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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.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Top 4 teams compete in PM's Cup Debate Finals 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister's Cup Debate Competition 2025 has entered its final stage, with four elite teams battling for supremacy in the Malay and English categories. The Ministry of Education (MOE) confirmed the lineup, featuring defending champions Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan Kajang against Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi Sabak Bernam in the Malay category. For the English category, Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah Putrajaya will challenge Sekolah Menengah Sains Muar. The English final takes place today, while the Malay final is set for tomorrow. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to officiate the closing ceremony. 'Both finals will be broadcast live on EduwebTV and DidikTV,' MOE stated. New awards introduced this year include the Anugerah Permata Bahas and Anugerah Tunas Bahas for Malay debaters, alongside the Aspiring Team Award and Eloquence Award for English participants. 'These awards reflect MOE's commitment to nurturing student talent,' the ministry added. Supported by the Malaysia Energy Literacy Program (MELP), the competition aligns with Malaysia MADANI values, fostering language skills and critical thinking. - Bernama
