COSLAM Malay Language Day on March 29

The Conference of Sri Lankan Malays (COSLAM) for the ninth year in succession has made arrangements to observe Hari Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language Day) on Sunday, March 29, in an effect to encourage and popularise the use of the language amongst Malays and other interested persons.

In pursuance of this, COSLAM has organised competitions in the Malay Language, essay writing and oratory, where persons in the age groups of Under 12, Under 15, Under 17, Under 21 and Open categories could compete for valuable prizes. Application forms could be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelop to: The Gen. Secretary, COSLAM, No. 8/22, Kotte Road, Pita Kotte and applications close February 20.

Pre-competition seminars have been arranged to be held today at 10 a.m. at Zahira College, Colombo 10 and Zahira MV, Akbar Town, Hunupitiya, Wattala and on Tuesday February 17 (Maha Sivarathri Day) at 10 a.m. at Al Imran International College, to assist the competitors who intend to participate in the competitions by giving them the necessary syllabi and instruction. Similar seminars have already been held in Hambantota and Puttalam. Hari Bahasa Melayu Ke-9 will be held at the New Town Hall, Nelum Pokuna Mawatha, Colombo 7 commencing at 9.30 a.m. Prize winners will be awarded their prizes on that day and the winners of the Oratorical competition will deliver their prize-winning speeches.

A commemoration meeting to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Al Haj Dr. T.B. Jayah will also be held on that day. The event is coordinated by Raden (0772662992) or Hareena (0777 161583).