WHAT TO EXPECT

Journalism, photography, video production, and social media training*.

Writers’ meetup sessions.

Event coverage and interview assignments throughout the year.

REWARDS

Seeing your byline and content published in The Star – print and online.

Gaining real-life exposure to the media and publishing industry.

Graduating as a young journalist certified by The Star.

Earning a coveted one-month internship with The Star*. *subject to change

TO APPLY

Produce an essay (500 words) titled “Why I want to be a BRATS young journalist”. Language skills and creativity will be evaluated.

The essay should be written in your email body. Title your email “BRATS 2023 Application” and send it to brats@thestar.com.my by Dec 11 with a snazzy photograph of yourself.

The application must be submitted with your full name, age, school/university name, Mykad number, home address and mobile number.

Applicants must be aged between 14 and 22 in 2023.