Writing contests for journalists

Writing contests for journalists

BEKASI, West Java (JP): To commemorate the 51st anniversary of
Indonesia's independence and the 46th anniversary of Bekasi the
local administration will organize a writing contest among
journalists assigned to cover events in the town.

Eligible participants in the contests are those already
registered with the information office of the local
administration, Bekasi's secretary Maman S. Rachman said
yesterday .

Other requirements are:
* The entry should be an article written by the participant
himself and not a straight news,
* The entry should be at least four folios long and be
typewritten.
* The writing should be published in the respective newspapers or
magazines for which the writers work between July 8 and July 25,
1996.
* The participants can choose any of the two titles namely, "The
Role of Pancasila Press in Helping Make Next Year's General
Election in Bekasi a Success." and, "The Pesantren's (Islamic
Boarding School) Support in Developing Bekasi."

Maman did not elaborate on whether any cash prizes will be
given to the winners. (bas)