KPA’s Kumpulan Bayu wins poetry recital contest
KUCHING: Kuching Port Authority’s (KPA) Kumpulan Bayu with their poem called ‘Warkah Buat Kanang’ emerged champion of the Chief Minister Trophy 2016 for the public service category of a poetry recital competition.
The poem produced by Robert Tony won the judges’ heart at the competition held at Balai Budaya of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) here Thursday evening, aimed at fostering a culture of creativity and innovation among civil servants. They walked away with RM2,000, a challenge trophy and certificate.
They received their prizes from Assistant Minister for Workforce Development and Training Datu Len Talif Salleh, representing Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem.
Adenan said he was optimistic that such competition would be able to produce creative and innovative individuals sensitive to issues surrounding them.
He hoped more heads of departments would give space and initiative to unearth hidden talents among their staff to bring them to greater height.
The state government will continue to give its support to those organising such event with collaboration with government departments, the private sector and non-governmental organisations to create unity among people from all walks of life.
Meanwhile, the first runnerup of the competition was Kumpulan Poliku from Kuching Polytechnic with a poem called ‘Mengenangmy Pejuang’ produced by Sharunizam Abdul Taliab. They received RM1,800 and certificate.
Kumpulan Sekolah Kebangsaan Rajau Ensika with Osman Zaini reciting ‘Kau Pergi Demi Kami’ (Rosli Dhobi) was second runner-up. They took home RM1,500 and certificate.
DBP deputy director-general Datuk Abang Salehudin Abang Shokeran, its state director Dr Hazami Jahari and heads of departments were also present at the function.