Jasmina Awards 2021 Publication

Rules and More

RULES

1. Submissions are accepted via online only at jasmina@diversecity.my

2. Entries must be received on or before the deadline date by 4th June 2021.

3. All submitted works must be original, and all rights must be wholly owned by the writer(s).

4. The material should be submitted with standard font, spacing and margin (Times New Roman is a preferred font, but not required). 

5. Name, title, age, gender, city, email address and phone number must be included upon submitting the material.

ELIGIBILITY

1. All writers at least 60 years of age are eligible.

2. All writers could be Malaysian citizens but as well as refugees, immigrants, and stateless living in Malaysia.

3. The material submitted can be either in English or Malay.

4. Work and intellectual property must be wholly owned and submitted by the writer(s). The individual submitting must hold any rights and are not already on the public platform.

CATEGORIES

1. Micro Story. It is a story of up to 150 words. This category is a demanding and exciting category that invites you to choose your words while telling your authentic journey story wisely.

2. Photo Story. This category is an imaginary category. Please present the photo at the beginning of your story and, in up to 1000 words, take us to the journey behind the photo.

3. Short Story. It is a story of up to 2500 words. This inspiring category allows you to deep dive into your experiences, describe them generously and share them with us.

4. Poem. It can be rhythmic, or metric or haiku or free verse – anything you wish. The only important thing is that it shares your ideas, emotions, and imagery through the journey.

CRITERIA FOR WINNERS

1. The winners and top finalists will be contacted by the team representatives.

2.  Contestants may be required to submit further information to assist in the judges’ verification of eligibility. 

3. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.

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