Turtle Painting Contest
BP, together with Department of Fisheries (DOF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and WWF-Malaysia is embarking on a turtle painting contest amongst school children, both primary and secondary level in Malaysia including ‘Special Schools’ in conjunction with the Year of the Turtle 2006.
Datuk Peter Wentworth, Chief Executive Officer of BP Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd said, ‘The main objective of this competition is to inculcate and raise awareness and appreciation amongst the younger generation on the plight faced by marine turtles and the necessity to protect the survival of these wonderful creatures to ensure a future for turtles, our treasure!
Details of the contest can be obtained through the letter circulated to all schools in Malaysia with the assistance from Ministry of Education:
All entries must be verified by each school before sending them to the organiser by 15th September 2006.
Should you have any further inquiry, please contact En. Jamil bin Hassan or Hj. Shamsuri bin Maulud or Mohammad Zabawi bin Saat at 03-88704490/4491/4445, or visit www.dof.gov.my
Posted on 21 August 2006 | Filed under Turtle News