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Singapore Prize Winners Get Sightseeing Tour Passes

The Singapore prize is a biennial award given by the Singapore Book Council for books published in Singapore’s four official languages. It rewards the best in fiction, non-fiction and poetry, with prizes of up to $10,000. The award also includes a special citation for outstanding translations of Singapore works.

The prize is awarded by a jury of writers and book industry experts, with judges ranging from Esplanade communications and content head Clarissa Oon to Cultural Medallion recipient KTM Iqbal for Malay poetry and Dr Sa’eda Buang of the Asian Languages and Cultures Academic Group for Malay fiction. 224 entries were received this year, a 30 per cent increase over last year’s total. The winners will receive cash and book vouchers.

Winners of the prizes are expected to contribute to the development of Singapore’s literary landscape. In addition to the main prizes, there are special awards for young authors and translators.

In his speech, the president noted that this year marks the 70th anniversary of Singapore’s independence and the founding of the country as a republic. He also spoke of the role that literature plays in Singapore’s national identity and the importance of the literary prize as a catalyst for writing.

He also highlighted the contribution of the prize to fostering public engagement and debate through literature, and called for the prize to continue as an important platform to discover, support and develop talent in Singapore. The prize consists of two cash awards and two scholarships for writers. The cash award is worth $1,500, and the scholarship is worth $8,000.

The winners will be able to experience Singapore’s dynamic beauty with sightseeing tour passes, enabling them to immerse themselves in the city’s culture, heritage, and striking architecture. The prize package will also include roundtrip airfare and airport transfers, ensuring that the lucky winner and a guest can fly in and out of the country in style.

The heir to the British throne visited Singapore this week to highlight his Earthshot Prize, an initiative that encourages innovative solutions for global environmental problems. He was in the city to meet with leaders of various sectors, including Singapore’s Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen and his department. During his trip, William stood on the edge of the 40-meter high Rain Vortex at the World’s Largest Indoor Waterfall and was shown a tree planted in his honor. He later addressed a crowd at the National Museum of Singapore. In the past, he has visited Singapore with his wife Princess Catherine. The royal couple last stayed in the country in 2012.

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