National Young Reporters for the Environment (NYRE) Competition

Unleash Your Voice, Capture Change!

The National Young Reporters for the Environment (NYRE) competition is back for 2025! This annual competition challenges youth from 10 - 24 years old across Malaysia to raise awareness of environmental issues through writing, photography, and videography. If you're passionate about storytelling and sustainability, this is your chance to make an impact!

The Themes

The Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) programme aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a holistic and community-driven approach to sustainability. Participants are encouraged to explore real-world environmental challenges in their communities, connecting their work to key SDG themes.

Before choosing their topics, young reporters reflect on how their stories, photos, or videos relate to the global sustainability agenda. The programme focuses on three (3) core themes of creative environmental journalism, guiding participants to produce impactful, solution-driven reports.

Pollution

Loss of Biodiversity

Climate Change

Categories

Written Article

A well-researched and compelling article

Photo Story

A powerful collection of 3–5 images

Photo Campaign

A single photo with a strong call to action

Photo Reportage

A single picture documenting an environmental issue

Video Campaign

A creative and persuasive video raising awareness

Video Reportage

A video that investigates an environmental topic

Step 1

Choose the media category you are interested in. It can be Photography, Videography or Article.

Step 2

Choose the type of competition under your chosen category. You can refer them above.

Step 3

Step 4

Prepare your finished creative work in the respective format i.e. Photo in png/jpeg, Video in mp4 and Article in docx.

Step 5

Submit your creative work through the Google Form provided on our social media pages.

Step 6

Sit back, relax and wait for our winner announcement in November 2025!

Does this competition get approval from the Ministry of Education (MoE)?

Yes. This competition has been approved by Malaysia Ministry of Education. [Ref No:KPM.600-12/1/4 Jld. 61 (84)]
Can homeschooled, private or international school students join this competition?

Yes. The competition is open to all students that studied in Malaysia.
I am a student of a public school under the Ministry of Education (MoE). Will the certificate contribute to Pentaksiran Aktiviti Jasmani Sukan dan Kokurikulum (PAJSK)?

The PAJSK entitlement will be valid only after the competition concludes when the organiser submit the report to the MoE. After we get the acknowledgement from MoE, then we will issue the certificates, valid for PAJSK marks.
Who can participate in the competition?

All Malaysian youth, age 10 to 24 years old.
How do I register for the competition?

Registration are open until 1 September 2025 through online form. Scan QR code below or click on the link provided.
Are there any specific themes or topics we need to focus on in our entries?

Yes. There are three main themes; Loss of biodiversity Climate Change Pollution All entries must be related to specific UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Can I participate in more than one media category (photography, videography, article writing)?

Yes. Participants are allow to enter more than one media category but limited to one (1) entry for each category.
How many entries can I submit?

Only one (1) entry per category.
If I did not attend any workshop being held, is my participation for the competition valid?

Yes. The participation for the workshop is via volunteer. If you did not attend the workshop, you are still eligible to participate in the competition.
What is the deadline of the competition submission?

The deadline for the competition submission for all entries is September 30, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
Are group submissions allowed, or is it strictly an individual competition?

The competition is open individually. However, we allow of not more than two (2) member per group only for videography and article writing category.
What is the general format for each media category?

Please see below: Article - .docx Photo - .jpg or .png Video - Upload your video to Youtube (Unlisted or Public) and copy the link
How will I know if my submission has been received and confirmed?

Once you have submitted your entry through Google Form, you will receive a confirmation message.
Can I make changes to my entry after submitting it?

No. Please note that submission is limited to one time only. Kindly review your answer thoroughly before submitting. Make sure you review the “Checklist” before submitting: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cmqMHocjybVPwqLBvXFH9PpSiGSx1jyW?usp=sharing
What is the criteria for judging?

Please refer to the YRE Competition Brochure "Resources" > "Brochure" > "YRE Competition Brochure (English)"
Where do I submit my works?

You may submit your work in the submission portal. Click button below to submit.
What prizes will be awarded to the winners?

Age Category : 10 - 13 years old & 14 - 17 years old 1st Prize : Prizes and Merchandise worth up to RM 300 Trophy Certificate of Achievement 2nd Prize Prizes and Merchandise worth up to RM 200 Trophy Certificate of Achievement 3rd Prize Prizes and Merchandise worth up to RM 100 Trophy Certificate of Achievement Age Category : 18 - 24 years old 1st Prize : Eco-Tourism Trip (Local) Trophy Certificate of Achievement 2nd Prize Prizes and Merchandise worth up to RM 300 Trophy Certificate of Achievement 3rd Prize Prizes and Merchandise worth up to RM 200 Trophy Certificate of Achievement
When will be the announcement of the winners?

Winners for national-level competition will be announced in October 2025. Winners will be contacted via personal notification via email and/or telephone. Announcements will be made on our website, social media accounts and Telegram channel.
Will all participants receive the certificates?

Yes, all valid participants that have submitted their creative works will receive a Certificate of Participation through email after the competition has concluded.
Will my personal information be kept confidential?

Yes. We will keep your private information confidential. We process the data so that we can register your participation, judge the submission and save what you have submitted. We will also publish your submission if you are chosen as a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winner on international level. However, you can withdraw your consent anytime by contacting us at yremalaysia@gmail.com