We at theCICAK want to conduct an experiment in bridging the gap between Malaysian politicians and youth.

And we’re making a RM100 bet.

Post up a video of yourself on youtube.com - with a short message for any local politician. Ask a question. Raise an idea.

Don’t just say your piece - Seek a RESPONSE.

We’ll give you RM100 if your video is the first YouTube video to get a YouTube recorded response from a local politician.

Let’s find out if a local politician responds before the general election and you’ll know who’s really listening to the youth of Malaysia and engaging us on OUR terms.

To take up the bet, email us the YouTube video you created. If you get a video response, email to us as well… write4thecicak (at) gmail (dot) com

NOTE:You must be a Malaysian 35 and under, based in Malaysia or even out of the country. theCICAK will not be held responsible for any content hosted on the youtube.com network. The bet expires after elections.

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“What really is Democracy in Malaysia?”

“Where are the Democratic Spaces, if any, in Malaysia?”

“What can we do as citizens to reclaim our democratic rights?”

The Freedom Film Fest is now accepting film proposals for 2008 with the theme “Democratic Space – Making Room for Human Rights”.

This is your chance to win RM5,000 and turn your film into a reality.

Deadline: 31^st March

To download an entry form, for more details on the theme, eligibility and entry requirements, and get advice on how to write a film proposal and info on up and coming workshops… visit www.freedomfilmfest.komas.org

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Gabrielle Chong Yong Wei, Debbie Wong and Clement Chan … Click here for the full article!

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theCICAK e-book, Young Malaysians You Need to Know, will be out soon!

Watch this space.

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It’s time.

The judges have decided. And you have voted.

We now have the results for our second annual writing competition!

So who is the young Malaysian hero? And who will win RM5,000 worth of cash prizes? Stay tuned.

theCICAK is holding a prize-giving ceremony for the winners of Young Malaysians You Need to Know 2007 this Saturday afternoon, 24. Nov., in Kuala Lumpur (Jeff Ooi and theCICAK team will be there!).

We’re inviting three ardent theCICAK fans. If you would like to attend, please send us an email at write4thecicak@gmail.com with your name, contact number and why you would like to attend. Simple as that. We will contact you with a special invite if you are shortlisted. Send us an email by 5 p.m. (Malaysian time) 23 Nov. 2007.

We would like to thank our judges, Marina Mahathir, Jeff Ooi, Poh Si Teng and Nicholas Wong for their time, effort and encouraging response to the Heroes competition.

We would also like to thank The Star, Inkyhands, KOMAS, the Swarthmore Foundation, our editors, our participants and everyone who voted.

The complete ebook of the competition entries will be available on the site soon.

So congratulations to participants and their heroes. Visit theCICAK this Saturday, Nov. 24, for the results and the ebook!

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theCICAK editors have shortlisted 11 entries for our “50 Years, 50 Heroes: Young Malaysians You Need to Know” essay writing competition.

These entries have been sent to the judges.

Meanwhile, YOU get to choose who gets the People’s Choice Award (Most Outstanding Hero prize) worth RM500!

Voting is now closed.

Below are the shortlisted submissions:

CLEMENT CHAN ZHI LI’S “The happy child.”

EVELYN WONG’S “I is saya, and name is nama.”

CHONG JUN AI’S “Terima kasih doktor.”

KHAIDATUL NISA MOHAMED ZABIDI’S “As bright as the straight-A scorers.”

KOK SHIAU LEE’S “Saving the environment one reef at a time.”

YVONNE FOONG’S “He became my ears.”

DEBBIE WONG’S “Her Father’s voice.”

CHONG YONG WEI’S “A hundred times.”

ALYNNA WONG’S “Tough being a competitive swimmer.”

LIM WEI YUN’S “You passed! You did it!”

CHOW YEE HOONG’S “He loves Malaysia.”

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The “50 Years, 50 Heroes: Young Malaysians You Need to Know” writing competition deadline has been extended to Merdeka Day, 31 August. Participate now to win cash and get published!

Read more about the competition here.

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We have increased the prize money to RM5,000! See below for details.

Tell us about a local hero, and we’ll publish the story in a BOOK and reward you with cash! This is our second writing competition.

Please scroll down to read the competition instructions in Bahasa Malaysia.

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50 Years, 50 Heroes: Young Malaysians You Need to Know.

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theCICAK, a Malaysian political and pop culture magazine, is on a global search for 50 young Malaysian heroes in conjunction with the country’s 50th Independence Day.

Participants will write about and photograph an unsung Malaysian hero who has persevered against all odds to succeed, or has helped his or her friends, family, society or country in unique ways. Be sure to include the challenges your hero faces, and how he or she will overcome them. Make your hero REAL to readers by including his or her goals, passion, ambition and life-experiences. And be creative!

The top 50 stories will be published in a book. Prizes worth RM5,000 will also be awarded to the winners.

We are looking for … Click here for the full article!

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