Does this competition get approval from the Ministry of Education (MoE)?

Yes. This competition has been approved by Malaysia Ministry of Education. [Ref No: KPM.600-12/1/4 Jld. 76(57)]

Can homeschooled, private or international school students join this competition?

This competition is open to Malaysian citizens only (MyKad holders) who are studying in Malaysia (homeschooled, private, international and public schools). International students studying in Malaysia are not eligible.

Photo Story

Tell the story of the participants through a series of photographs to help the audience better understand the problem, event or phenomenon.

Submission Guidelines

Format

JPEG or PNG, with a resolution of at least 150-300 DPI

Content

Participants can submit a maximum of three (3) to five (5) photos.

Technical and Artistic Quality

Photographic works must be produced in technical and artistic manner.

Visual Quality

Well-composed, with good lighting, colour, sharpness, and subject matter. The photo should be visually appealing and technically sound.

Competition Rubrics

The competition rubrics serve as a guideline for evaluating submissions based on specific criteria such as below:

01

Format & Structure

A maximum of 3 to 5 photographs must be submitted to the National Operator in .JPEG or .PNG format with a resolution of no less than 150-300 DPI.
Must have title of no more than 140 characters.
Must have a description of no more than 100 words. Each photograph must have a caption of no more than 20 words.
The description and caption should explain the environmental link and/or solutions to issue shown in the photos.
Must be technically and artistically of good quality. This includes composition, lighting, colour, sharpness, and subject.

02

Honest & Unbiased Reporting

The photograph is a fair and truthful representation of reality and the subject and/or scene has not been manipulated.
Editorial alterations to the photo (e.g. colour, contrast, definition, shadows, highlights, cropping, levelling, etc.) are permissible, as long as these alterations do NOT change the reality of the photo.
Any quotes used must be from real and credible sources.
Facts, statistics, and scientific information must be supported by credible sources.
Sources used in the video must be cited using either footnotes or MLA style.

03

Constructive and Well-Rounded Perspective

1. Photographic works should address the aspects of historical, economic, social, and/or political implications in the topics chosen for the participant’s project through an environmental perspective.

2. Photographs and captions used must show the connection between local and global events, issues, and/or phenomenon.

3. The written description and/or caption of the photo should include relevant and workable solutions to the environmental issues presented in the photo.

04

Originality & Independence

1. The photographs taken by the participants themselves are of genuine and unique subjects and/or scopes.

2. Participants picked challenging topics or described them in various ways.

3. Participants create photography works in a creative manner.

4. Participants conducted fieldwork and research on specific topics outside of the school grounds.

05

Dissemination

Participants are required to share their work through a minimum of 3 different channels. A total of 5 point may be awarded for dissemination through the following channels:

Personal Sphere = 2 points
School Community = 1 point
National Media (Newspaper, TV, Radio) = 2 points

Competition Prize

10 - 13 years old

1st Prize :

Prize worth of RM 300
Trophy
e-Certificate of Achievement

2nd Prize

Prize worth of RM 200
Trophy
e-Certificate of Achievement

3rd Prize

Prize worth of RM 100
Trophy
e-Certificate of Achievement

14 - 17 years old

1st Prize :

Prize worth of RM 300
Trophy
e-Certificate of Achievement

2nd Prize

Prize worth of RM 200
Trophy
e-Certificate of Achievement

3rd Prize

Prize worth of RM 100
Trophy
e-Certificate of Achievement

18 - 24 years old

1st Prize :

Sustainability Eco-Tourism Trip
Trophy
e-Certificate of Achievement

2nd Prize

Prize worth of RM 300
Trophy
e-Certificate of Achievement

3rd Prize

Prize worth of RM 200
Trophy
e-Certificate of Achievement

* subject to terms and/or conditions that may be imposed by organiser.

“Certificate of Participation” will be given to all participants.

Winning Entry Tips

Unique perspectives, experimental techniques, or unconventional subjects can make your campaign stand out.

A great campaign doesn’t just inform—it inspires change. Encourage the audience to take action on the issues.

Thoughtful captions can add context to your photo and reinforce the environmental message, making the campaign powerful.

A strong campaign should be engaging enough to be shared widely. Use powerful visuals and messages.

Frequently asked questions

School Regulations and MoE

Competition Requirements

Submission Process

Awards and Recognition

The PAJSK entitlement will be valid only after the competition concludes when the organiser submit the report to the MoE. After we get the acknowledgement from MoE, then we will issue the certificates, valid for PAJSK marks. Only submissions that achieve a minimum score of 70% based on the official judging rubric will be eligible to receive a National-level Certificate of Participation and corresponding PAJSK recognition.

Photo Story

Submission Guidelines

Format

Content

Technical and Artistic Quality

Visual Quality

Competition Rubrics

Competition Prize

Winning Entry Tips

Frequently asked questions

Does this competition get approval from the Ministry of Education (MoE)?

Can homeschooled, private or international school students join this competition?

I am a student of a public school under the Ministry of Education (MoE). Will the certificate contribute to Pentaksiran Aktiviti Jasmani Sukan dan Kokurikulum (PAJSK)?