Colouring for change


Masterpieces: Winning entries by Ler En (pic, above), Joelle (1st, below) and Ellen (2nd, below).

OVER 115,000 students from schools nationwide have made their way into the Malaysia Book of Records for being part of the “Largest Young Artist Colouring Contest”.

Supported by the Education Ministry, Faber-Castell Malaysia recently concluded the fourth year of its Young Artist Award 2024 – a programme designed to encourage students to look beyond traditional art, and foster critical thinking on sustainability and environmental advocacy, a press release dated Dec 11 read. The programme, which culminated in a sustainability-themed colouring contest, welcomed entries across three categories for ages five to 17.

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