Poetry-Writing Competition at the University of Cambodia

Poetry-Writing Competition at the University of Cambodia
Chet Pisey (Head of Training and Translation)

In response to a joint request from the Anti-Corruption Unit and the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport to each Higher Education Institute, UC held a poetry competition. Students were invited to submit a poem in Khmer on the theme of corruption: why it is bad, and what should be done to avoid it.


By the deadline of October 18, 2012, a total of 11 poems were received. These were reviewed by a committee comprising H.E Samraing Kimsan (chair), Mrs. Por Malis (vice chair), Dr. Y Ratana, Mr. Chet Pisey, Mr. Mam Thanna and Mr. Min Seiha.


UC would like to congratulate Miss Menh Kimsin who submitted the winning entry in a strong field. Her poem was sent to be adjudged along with the winning entries from other universities by the Anti-Corruption Unit, scheduled for the 13th of November. In this, Miss Menh Kimsin won the second place and received US$800 and UC's congratulations.