Kota Kinabalu: A photography competition has been hosted by the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) as part of its “My City, My Responsibility 2.0” awareness campaign, coinciding with the National Month celebrations.
The contest, held from July 22 to Aug 12, invited participants to capture the essence of Kota Kinabalu under the theme “Bandarayaku Bersih, Negaraku Merdeka”.
DBKK’s Waste Management Director Leong Tze Fui said the competition aimed to promote civic pride and environmental awareness among residents and visitors alike.
Participants are required to take photographs within Kota Kinabalu city limits, adhering to the competition’s theme.
While creative editing is allowed, entries must be suitable for general viewing and avoid sensitive issues.
Contestants are encouraged to add creative captions to their submissions.
To enter, participants must like and follow the “KK Bersih & Hijau” Facebook page, demonstrating DBKK’s efforts to engage with the community through social media.
The competition was judged by Jimmy Goh, a photojournalist with extensive experience at Daily Express and Overseas Chinese Daily News.
Goh brought considerable expertise to the judging panel as an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS) and a Licentiate of the British Institute of Professional Photography (LBIPP).
Also among the panel of judges are Danny Kok, a former Sabah Arts & Photographic Society Chairman and Sylvia Sylvester Gill.
DBKK will announce the top three winners in the coming days, showcasing the best representations of Kota Kinabalu’s beauty and cleanliness during this patriotic period.
