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The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
MADANI debate academy to enhance student skills at SBPs nationwide
PUTRAJAYA: The Madani Debate Academy will be introduced progressively in all fully residential schools (SBP) across the country to strengthen students' language mastery and public speaking abilities. This initiative aims to prepare participants for future editions of the Prime Minister's Cup Debate Competition. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasised that the academy is not just a training facility but also a platform to nurture students in presenting their ideas with confidence, maturity, and respect. 'This academy will focus on training, intellectual empowerment, and refining critical argumentation skills. Continuous practice will ensure students from all 72 SBPs gain equal access and opportunities,' she said. Fadhlina shared these details after attending the 50th Prime Minister's Cup Debate Finals. The event saw Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan Kajang retaining their title in the Malay-language category, while Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah, Putrajaya, triumphed over Sekolah Menengah Sains Muar in the English-language category. Winners from both categories received RM5,000 in cash, trophies, certificates, and iPads. - Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Govt to set up Madani Debate Academy in residential schools
PUTRAJAYA: The government is set to establish the Madani Debate Academy in stages at all fully residential schools nationwide aimed at strengthening the language proficiency and public speaking skills among students, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Fadhlina said the academy would not merely serve as a training space for students participating in the upcoming Prime Minister's Cup Debate Competition, but also as a platform to equip them with the ability to articulate and express their views confidently. "This academy will focus on training, intellectual empowerment, critical argumentation, and continuous practice to ensure our students have equal access and opportunities to be trained under this envisioned academy. "This will be our key agenda as we head towards the next debate competition," she said when met by reporters after the final round of the 50th edition of the 2025 Prime Minister's Cup Debate Competition today. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Deputy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. Commenting further, Fadhlina said the academy would enable students to be trained as debaters, while also emphasising the pursuit of knowledge and the importance of discipline. "This means teaching them how to utilise their intellectual abilities to argue effectively, while most importantly, upholding values of morality and respect, especially when dealing with differing opinions," she said. The 50th edition of the Prime Minister's Cup Debate Competition 2025 saw SMA Persekutuan Kajang defend its title in the Bahasa Melayu category, while Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah, Putrajaya defeated Sekolah Menengah Sains Muar in the English category. Winners in both categories took home a cash prize of RM5,000, a trophy, certificates, and an iPad.
