Join BRATs

Applications for the Star BRATs is now open! If you visit here often enough, you would know how much I talk about it. BRATs has open up a whole new world of possibilities in my life. The friends you make and the cool people that run the workshops are just priceless.

Thousands of teenagers had had their first journalistic experience through The Star's BRATs (Young Journalist) programme, which started in 1993.

This year, the BRATs programme will be held in three different cities:

Penang: March 13-16
Kuching: June 5-8
Kuantan Sept 4-7

These are the details on how to join the BRATs (Bright, Roving, Annoying Teens).

Tell us about yourself in either (choose one):

Words - In an English eassy of not more than 1,000 words

Images - Photo essay or graphic work (in JPEG format)

Video - No longer than one minute.

To join BRATs:

a. You must be a Malaysian between 16 and 19 years old.
b. Include your biodata, with your contact details.
c. The participation fee is RM120, inclusive of accomodation, meals and travelling during the workshop. Note that travelling expenses to the workshop venue will be borne by the participant. Do not send payment with application (only selected applicats are eligible to attend the workshop).
d. Be sure to indicate which workshop you'd like to attend - choose one.

For further enquiries, please e-mail brats@thestar.com.my

Send your essay (in words or images or video) and biodata to:

BRATs, StarYouth
Menara Star
15, Jalan 16/11
46350 Petaling Jaya
Selangor

or email to brats@thestar.com.my