Malay Language Day: Applications called for contests

The Conference of Sri Lankan Malays (COSLAM) for the 7th year in succession has made arrangements to observe HARI BAHASA MELAYU [Malay Language Day] on Sunday January 6, next year in an effort to encourage and popularize the use of the language amongst Malays and other interested persons in Sri Lanka.

In this connection, COSLAM has organised competitions in Malay Language, essay writing and oratory, where persons in the age groups of Under 12, Under 17, Under 21 and Open categories could compete.Application Forms could be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Gen. Secretary, COSLAM, No. 8/22, Kotte Road, Pita Kotte.

Applications close on 20th November 2012.

The competitions will be held on POYA DAY, 27th November 2012 at four centres, viz. (1) Zahira College, Colombo 10 (2) Badiudin Mahmud Balika Vidyalaya, Kandy (3) Zahira College, Hambantota and (4) Fathima Balika Vidyalaya, Puttalam commencing at 10 a.m.