Selfie, wefie contests open to Sabahans in conjunction with Women’s Day celebrations

KOTA KINABALU, May 11 ― Short video and selfie and wefie contests on gender in celebration of the state-level Women’s Day 2016 are now open to Sabahans.

Datu Rosmadi Datu Sulai, general manager of Sabah Cultural Board (SCB) in announcing this today said the contests were held to explore gender from the perspective of the community in particular the younger generation.

“All this while we have been listening and seeing only from the point of view of adults with regards to gender issues,” he said at a press conference yesterday.

“We are especially interested in what youths think and understand about the topic of gender – their opinions, values and beliefs. Their input would help the government in the shaping of women’s policies and processes involved,” he said.

The photo and five-minute video contests are organised by the Sabah Women’s Advisory Council (MPWS) and SCB for Sabahans of all ages and entries can be sent from anywhere around the world in the country’s major languages and Sabah ethnic tongues.

Contestants are required to convey in their entries the theme of gender and its role in the workplace, family and community in a loving and harmonious environment set up, and gender in the context of non-violence involving women, children and people with disabilities.

Hanna Wong Abdullah, chairwoman of MPWS’s Women and Media Committee, said gender was chosen as the theme in this year’s Women’s Day celebration to engage with young people and seek their views on gender.

“The level of gender awareness and gender equality is still truly lacking among the people,” Hanna said.

The prize presentation ceremony will take place during the Women’s Day celebration in Keningau on August 27 expected to be officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.

Prizes include cash, award for most popular vote with the most likes, and certificates. ― Bernama

Source : Malay Mail Online/Bernama