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Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is Back for the 9th Year

April 28, 2022

UPDATE: The submission deadline for this competition has been extended to 29 April 2022. Hurry and submit your masterpiece now!

Budding writers, something exciting is coming your way with prizes worth up to RM200,000 to be won!

Sunway Group is bringing back the nation’s longest-running English essay competition - the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition.

What is the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition?

It is an English essay competition fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education and organised by Sunway Group, the Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation and Sunway University , with support from Sunway PALS.

Renowned as one of the most popular local literary contests, more than 22,000 students have participated in the competition, which aims to equip secondary-level students with skills such as English proficiency, critical reasoning, creativity, as well as emotional intelligence that will prepare them for their future. 

Sunway Group Deputy Executive Chairman and Jeffrey Cheah Foundation trustee Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim said, “This competition is part of the Group’s effort in nation-building to improve the quality of education across Malaysia by providing a fun and creative platform that allows them to develop a critical and innovative mindset, complete with the soft skills necessary for their future. 

“We believe that we have a social responsibility to help advance the nation’s young minds for the betterment of our community,” he added.

Image source: Jeffrey Cheah Foundation website

This vision is encapsulated in the #SunwayforGood initiative that comprises three key pillars – education, healthcare and community enrichment . The competition is an extension of that initiative and reflects the commitment Sunway has made to uphold the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. 

Who can join?

All Malaysian secondary school students studying the local syllabus are encouraged to join! Students will be divided into two categories:

• Category A: Form 1 to 3
• Category B: Form 4 and 5

Students will be required to submit their winning entries through the official portal,  www.sunway.com.my/essay , starting 28 March to 25 April 2022 (by 1.00 pm). 

This year’s essays will revolve around the theme of ‘humility’.

The topics for each category are as below:

Category A - 200 to 350 words

Topic: “Malaysia is a country with religious diversity. Discuss how mutual respect can help people from different religious beliefs coexist harmoniously.”

Category B - 500 to 650 words

Topic: "Malaysia is a multiracial country. Make an argument for a more inclusive school that values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of its students and outline the benefits this would bring."

Sunway Education Group Chief Executive Officer Professor Elizabeth Lee said, “We hope the topics we have chosen this year cultivate the art of critical thinking, a highly sought-after skill in graduates and prospective hires. Over and above this, we hope to instil a sense of pride for our country and unity among races in our students. 

“The digital age in the wake of COVID-19 has somewhat confined physical communications and social integration opportunities to the backseat. We need to provide the space for discussions such as these to take place to ensure Malaysia continues to be the melting pot of Asia,” she added. 

Image source: Sunway Education Group website

Shortlisted participants in the first round will be invited to the on-site finals, an essay-writing assessment, on 23 July 2022 at Sunway Education Group institutions across Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, and Kuching. 

Winners will be selected by a special panel of judges comprising representatives from the Ministry of Education, teachers from the Sunway Education Group Centre for English Language Studies (CELS) and Ms. Margaret Hall, Past President and Executive Committee Member of the Oxford and Cambridge Society. 

What are the prizes?

First prize

• RM5,000 in cash
• Sunway bursary worth RM16,000
• 10,000 Sunway PALS Points
• An award certificate and a trophy

Second prize

• RM3,000 in cash
• Sunway bursary worth RM12,000

Third prize

• RM1,000 in cash
• Sunway bursary worth RM 8,000

There are also 10 consolation prizes to be won, each consisting of RM500 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM5,000, 10,000 Sunway PALS Points, an award certificate and a medal.

The bursary can be used as tuition fee waiver for any pre-university programmes at Sunway College in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.

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The Young Writers’ Meet (Essay Competition 2022)

The Young Writers’ Meet is an essay competition through the collaboration between AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education to bring together all aspiring writers to showcase their passion for writing.

Essay Topic

“If I were given SGD1000 to spend in Singapore for a day, I would…”

Write an essay starting with the sentence above.

In your essay, you must:

• Describe how you spend your SGD1000
• Explain about the impact of your spending on you and others

Contest Period

15 th June 2022, 9.00am till 15 th July 2022, 11.59pm

Prize Terms

Champion: Apple MacBook Air (M1 chip, 2020) 256GB

Runner-Up: TTRacing Maxx Air Threads Fabric Gaming Chair

Consolation Prize x10: MBTI Personality Type Assessment Vouchers

School with Most Entries x10: Special Invitation to SIM Malaysia Educator Conference

• Prizes are not exchangeable, transferable, or redeemable in any other form for any reason.
• Prizes are subject to availability and the Organiser reserves the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
• Competition prizes will be delivered by the AUG staff to be awarded at the winner’s school. Delivery by courier will only be conducted due to special circumstances such as unreasonable distance from office location, unavailability due to emergency purposes etc.
• The Organiser and its partner reserve the right to use any photographs motion pictures, recordings, or any other media records of the Competition (including those of Participants), for any legitimate purpose including commercial advertising and distribution to sponsors anywhere in the world without any notification and/or payment to the Participants.
• By submitting the Competition Entry, the participants shall be deemed to have read, understood, accepted, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of the Competition.
• The decision of the Organiser is final. No enquiries, verbal or written, shall be entertained.

Eligibility and Condition of Entry

• Open to all students aged 15 to 18 years old (in 2022) who are currently residing in Malaysia.
• The essay must be between 500 to 800 words. Essays with word count of less than 500 or exceeding 800 will be disqualified.
• The essay must be submitted as a Word/PDF document format. If your essay is handwritten, kindly scan into a PDF document. No written hardcopy submissions will be accepted.
• All entries must be written in English and uploaded online through https://augstudy.com/malaysia/the-young-writers-meet2022
• Entry closes on 15th July 2022, 11.59pm. Essays received after the deadline will automatically be disqualified.
• The essay must be your own work, completed without assistance and with no parts copied from the internet or other sources.
• Each participant is allowed to submit ONE (1) essay only.
• Winning entrants are expected to show originality and flair, creativity of writing and competent use of English as a written language. This includes a good standard of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• The decision of the Judges’ are final, and no appeal, verbal or written, shall be entertained.
• All winners will receive a Certificate of Award, and all other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
• Competition prize winners will be announced on 6th August 2022 through Zoom platform. All participants will be emailed beforehand on the exact time of the announcement via email. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the prize winner(s) for the following 14 days after the announcement. If the winner fails to respond to our notification attempts or unable to comply with the competition terms and conditions, we reserve the right to disqualify that entrant and offer the prize to the next eligible entrant and thereafter until a winner is found.
• AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education reserve the rights to amend, terminate or add on to the terms and conditions at any point of time by placing a notice in the relevant website or any designated area.
• AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education will not be responsible or liable for any delay and/or failure in participating in this competition due to any reason beyond the control of the organizers.
• The participant agrees and provides consent to AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education for the use of any personal data as provided by the participant for the purposes of participation in this contest in line with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and other applicable laws, to the extent that any personal data provided shall by processed and be used by AUG Student Services and SIM Global Education for lawful purpose directly related to the running of this Contest, including but not limited to the purposes of promotional event, advertising , marketing and any administrative matters.

For more information, please contact AUG Student Services at 012- 969 9486.

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Nation’s longest running essay competition offers more than rm 200,000 bursaries and prizes.

Sunway Group’s highly anticipated Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition, which is the nation’s longest running English essay competition, is back for the ninth consecutive year with prizes worth up to RM200,000 in cash, bursaries, and Sunway PALS points to be won.

The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is the most popular of its kind in the country organised by Sunway Group, The Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation and Sunway University, with support from Sunway PALS and fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education.

The competition aims to equip secondary-level students with skills such as English proficiency, critical reasoning, creativity, as well as emotional intelligence that will prepare them for their future.

The competition is open to all secondary school students studying the local syllabus and this year’s essays will revolve around the theme of ‘humility’. Participating students will be divided into Category A (Form 1 to 3 students) and Category B (Form 4 and 5 students).

Sunway Group Deputy Executive Chairman and Jeffrey Cheah Foundation trustee Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim said, “This competition is part of the Group’s effort in nation-building to improve the quality of education across Malaysia by providing a fun and creative platform that allows them to develop a critical and innovative mindset, complete with the soft skills necessary for their future.

“We believe that we have a social responsibility to help advance the nation’s young minds for the betterment of our community,” he added.

This vision is encapsulated in the #SunwayforGood initiative that comprises three key pillars – education, healthcare and community enrichment. The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is an extension of that initiative and reflects the commitment Sunway has made to uphold the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.

As per previous years, students will be required to submit their winning entries through the official portal, www.sunway.com.my/essay , starting 28 March to 29 April 2022 (by 1.00 pm).

Students under Category A (Form 1 to 3) will need to write a 200 to 350-word essay. The essay prompt is: “Malaysia is a country with religious diversity. Discuss how mutual respect can help people from different religious beliefs coexist harmoniously.”

Meanwhile, students from Category B (Form 4 and 5) will need to submit a 500 to 650-word essay. The prompt is: “Malaysia is a multiracial country. Make an argument for a more inclusive school that values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of its students and outline the benefits this would bring.”

Sunway Education Group Chief Executive Officer Professor Elizabeth Lee said, “We hope the topics we have chosen this year cultivate the art of critical thinking, a highly sought-after skill in graduates and prospective hires. Over and above this, we hope to instil a sense of pride for our country and unity among races in our students.

“The digital age in the wake of COVID-19 has somewhat confined physical communications and social integration opportunities to the backseat. We need to provide the space for discussions such as these to take place to ensure Malaysia continues to be the melting pot of Asia,” she added.

Since its inception in 2014, more than 22,000 students have participated in the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition, making it one of the most popular local literary contests.

Shortlisted participants in the first round will be invited to the on-site finals, an essay-writing assessment, on 23 July 2022 at Sunway Education Group institutions across Malaysia; Sunway University in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Sunway College Ipoh, Sunway College Kuching and Sunway College, Johor Bahru.

Winners will be selected by a special panel of judges comprising representatives from the Ministry of Education, teachers from the Sunway Education Group Centre for English Language Studies (CELS) and Ms. Margaret Hall, Past President and Executive Committee Member of The Oxford and Cambridge Society.

The first prize consists of RM5,000 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM16,000, 10,000 Sunway PALS Points, an award certificate and a trophy.

The second prize – RM3,000 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM12,000, 10,000 Sunway PALS Points, an award certificate and a trophy.

The third prize – RM1,000 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM 8,000, 10,000 Sunway PALS Points, an award certificate and a trophy.

There are also 10 consolation prizes to be won, each consisting of RM500 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM5,000, 10,000 Sunway PALS Points, an award certificate and a medal.

The bursary can be used as tuition fee waiver for any pre-university programmes at Sunway College in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.

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Calling all Malaysian Aspiring Writers: Enter the Story Writing Competition and Unleash Your Creative Brilliance in English!

Malaysia Young Author Award (MYAA) is a dynamic three-round English Story Writing Competition. It is designed to nurture and showcase young writers in the English language. Participants will have the opportunity to express their creativity through compelling written stories, and then bring those narratives to life through captivating visual and verbal presentations. Winners will have their stories published on our website and will have the opportunity to serve as judges for future MYAA competitions, write for the Young Reader Club, and participate in social responsibility projects with the Catherine Khoo Writing Foundation. The deadline for MYAA 2024 registration is August 18, 2024.

“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” - Louis L’Amour

“if you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” - stephen king what is the purpose of myaa this unique contest aims to build the next generation of thinkers and writers. our goal is to provide a platform for young talents to enhance their creative writing skills and gain confidence every time they pick up a pen. through a structured, multi-stage competition, participants will develop their abilities in writing, visual storytelling, and live presentations., check out our previous winners, a young author's journey.

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Malaysia young author award, open to all students in malaysia from 8 to 18 years of age, preliminary round.

Task (1)  Story Writing: Write a story you'd love to read and submit it.  Registration Deadline 18 August 2024 Submission Deadline 25 August 2024 Advancement The top 10% stories will proceed to the semi-finals.

Semi-Final Round

Task (1)  Video Presentation: Create a short video sharing the story you wrote. (2)  Write a Synopsis: Provide a brief summary of your story. Submission Deadline 14 October 2024 Advancement Finalists will be chosen through a combination of online voting and decisions by the organizing committee.

Final Round

Task (1)  Live Presentation: Present your story live. Presentation Date 9 or 10 November 2024 Mode Online via Zoom

More of a visual person? Watch our video to better understand MYAA!

MYAA 2024 Regulations (Please Read)

(1) competition rounds.

The competition comprises 3 rounds: Preliminary Round, Semi-Final Round and Final Round. PRELIMINARY ROUND (August 2024) • Participants submit their written stories of 800 to 1,500 words (refer to column (5) Story Word Count  for the word limit) by 25 August 2024. • Each story will receive comment from our panel of judges. • The top 10% stories will be invited to join the semi-finals in October 2024. SEMI-FINAL ROUND (October 2024) • Semi-finalists create a short video (30 to 90 seconds) sharing their submitted stories and write a synopsis. The more creative, the better. Submit by 14 October 2024. • The videos will be posted on our Instagram/Facebook accounts with the story synopsis as the caption. The goal is to promote your story and gain attention from the audience. • The 20 finalists of each category will be chosen through a combination of online voting (most likes) and organizing committee decisions. FINAL ROUND (November 2024) • Finalists will present their stories live to our judging panel on 9 or 10 November 2024 via Zoom. Winners will be chosen based on their performance in the preliminary round, semi-final round, and final round.  The number of finalists may vary depending on the total number of participants.

(2) Registration Procedure & Deadline

Individual Registration If you're student, parent or teacher seeking to register individually without using the school registration form, kindly click: MYAA Registration . You will be directed to our registration form, select "Individual Registration (I'd like to register myself, my child, or my students individually)" and fill in the rest of the form to secure your place in the story writing competition.  Group Registration If you're a teacher and would like to register a group of students from your school or learning center, please click: MYAA Registration . You will be directed to our registration form, select "Group Registration (I'm a teacher; please send me the bulk registration form)" in the registration form to request. We will contact you soon. [Registration Deadline] Please note that the registration deadline is on 18 August 2024 . Registration might close early if the number of registered participants exceeds our capacity. Participants will receive a confirmation message and story submission details within 5 working days of successful registration.

(3) Participation Fee & MYAA Community

The participation fee is RM60 per student to cover judging and administrative costs. There are no additional fees if you qualify for the Semi-Final or Final rounds. Each participant will be invited to the MYAA 2024 Community , a dedicated space for participants of the Malaysia Young Author Award (MYAA) competition. This community serves as a virtual hub for interaction, idea sharing, and discussion related to story writing. While organizers may host writing challenges and activities, it's important to note that the community does not provide individual writing guidance or feedback to participants.

(4) MYAA Categories

Students should enroll according to their year of birth. There are three MYAA categories: Junior Category • For ages 12 and below (born 2012 or later) Intermediate Category • For ages 13 to 15 (born 2009 to 2011) Senior Category • For ages 16 to 18 (born from 2006 to 2008)

(5) Story Word Count

Candidates should adhere to the following word count based on their category when writing their stories. The organizer reserves the right to disqualify any stories that do not adhere to the word count limit. Junior Category • 800-word (minimum) to 1,100-word (maximum) Intermediate Category • 1,000-word (minimum) to 1,300-word (maximum) Senior Category • 1,200-word (minimum) to 1,500-word (maximum)

(6) Story Genres

While there’s no specific theme you need to follow, please ensure your stories fit into one of the following genres: • Aliens & Angels • Animal Tales • Asian Tales • Ghosts & Ghouls • Heart Warmers • Magic & Fantasy • Mystery & Adventure

(7) Competition Prizes & Certificates

Certificate of Participation All candidates in the preliminary round, semi-final round and final round will receive a certificate of participation after the competition. Final Round Prizes: Winners from Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories will each receive: ✧ 1st Prize (X1 Winner) : RM1,200 cash prize, certificate of achievement, and publication on our website. ✧ 2nd Prize (X1 Winner) : RM800 cash prize, certificate of achievement, and publication on our website. ✧ 3rd Prize (X1 Winner) : RM500 cash prize, certificate of achievement, and publication on our website. ✧ Merit (X1 Winner) : RM300 cash prize, certificate of achievement, and publication on our website. ✧ Consolation (X6 Winners) : RM50 each, certificate of achievement, and publication on our website. In addition to cash prizes and certificates, winners will have their stories published on our website. They will also receive opportunities to serve as judges for future MYAA competitions, contribute to the Young Reader Club, and participate in social responsibility projects with the Catherine Khoo Writing Foundation.

(8) Judging Panel & Criteria

Published Young Authors: Our judging panel includes published young authors who have not only been recognized for their outstanding writing in previous Asia Young Author Awards but have also served as judges for past MYAAs. Their firsthand experience ensures a thoughtful and insightful assessment of participants' submissions. Ms. Catherine Khoo: We are privileged to have Ms. Catherine Khoo, founder of the Unique English Classroom and creator of the Young Author Award from Singapore will also be part of the judging panel. Catherine is an author, editor, lecturer, and moviemaker with more than 30 years of experience in media. She was the Editor-in-Chief of Japan Close-Up Magazine and Asia 21 Magazine. She has published two bestselling books and is the founder of Singapore’s first boutique publisher of imprints for under-18s. What are the judges looking for in your story? • Creativity and imagination • Ability to draw readers attention • Originality • Maintenance of interest • Continuity and climax

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The ELS English Language Ambassador Award Essay Writing Competition by ELS Language Centres

The ELS English Language Ambassador Award E ssay Writing Competition is a yearly CSR programme dedicated to supplementing the Malaysian Government’s efforts in ‘Driving English Language Excellence’ in our national schools.

The competition resources, which are delivered purely online, are conceptualised and developed by ELS Language Centres, Malaysia and its strategic partners: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Sunago Education Sdn Bhd, and Just English Sdn Bhd.

The programme is supported by the Ministry of Education (MOE) (Download the Ministry of Education Letter of Consent ) and is open to all students who are currently enrolled in Form 4 and Form 5 in Malaysian government schools. In addition, MOE will award co-curricular marks based on the participation and achievement of the participants.

Competition Objectives:

• Improve students’ writing skills and critical thinking abilities in preparation for their SPM English Writing Section.
• Discover and showcase students’ hidden talents in writing.
• Help students build a portfolio of achievements for future university applications and job interviews.
• Facilitate learning and collaboration among students from different schools in Malaysia.
• Provide an immersive online learning environment wherein students can measure and track their learning progress.
• Provide an opportunity for the Grand Champion to gain first-hand experience of an excellent education environment through a study tour at a prestigious university abroad.

How to Register:

Teachers must register their students for the programme. Steps for teachers are as follows:

• Click on School Registration (for teachers).
• Sign in with your DELIMa account.
• Register your school and students at https://elsaward.els.edu.my/school-sign-up .
• Once you have completed the registration, your students will receive an invitation email to join the ELS English Language Ambassador Award 2024.

Steps for students are as follows:

• Check your DELIMa email inbox for the invitation to join the ELS English Language Ambassador Award 2024 and click Join Competition (for students) . 
• Sign in with your DELIMa account to access the online writing course.
• Complete all 15 lessons with a general average grade of at least 70% prescribed in the online writing programme.
• Write your essay and submit your entry before the submission deadline.

Note: You will only receive the invitation email if your teacher has nominated your name for the ELS English Language Ambassador Award 2024.

The Online Writing Programme

The online writing programme consists of 15 lessons and self-assessment checks. It is designed to enhance students’ writing skills by teaching them to express their thoughts and ideas cohesively and coherently.

Completion of the writing programme will enable students to:

• Better understand how good essays are written and how to go about writing them for academic or future professional purposes.
• Qualify for the ELS English Language Ambassador Award Essay Writing Competition and have a chance to win exciting prizes.

Requirements

• A computer and stable internet access (not less than 1Mbps).
• A valid and working email address (DELIMa account) to register and receive updates about the competition.
• Google Chrome browser to access the online lessons.

Registration Period

• 15th May 2024 – 30th June 2024 (now extended till 18th August 2024)

Essay Competition

• Students must complete all 15 online lessons with a general average grade of at least 70% to qualify for the essay writing competition.
• All essays must be written in British English, with a  word count of 500 to 700 words . Essays that fall below or exceed the required number of words will be automatically disqualified.
• Only the 10 best essays will be shortlisted. The Top 10 Finalists will be invited for an interview session with the Judging Panel to select the Grand Champion.

Submission of Entries:

Essays must be submitted BEFORE 3:00 pm (Malaysian time, +8:00 GMT time zone) on 30th August 2024 . Any submission after the deadline will be immediately disqualified.

To know more about the competition and the essay writing programme, download the Course and Competition Information Packet . 

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Flaunt Your Writing Skills In This Essay Contest To Win Prizes & Bursaries Worth RM200,000

The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is open to secondary school students studying the national syllabus.

By Shiffa Aziz — 28 Apr 2023, 04:58 PM

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When it comes to nation-building and addressing important issues faced by the rakyat, what do YOU think needs to be done to ensure a better Malaysia?

The country has made great strides since achieving independence in 1957, but we still have a long way to go. Whether it's speaking out about injustice or putting in the effort to lift others out of poverty, there are many ways we can shape the future of Malaysia.  

If you're a Malaysian student who knows exactly what needs to be done, you should flesh out your idea in the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition 2023!

Open to all Malaysian secondary school students who are studying the national syllabus, you are invited to take part in one of the longest-running English essay-writing competitions in Malaysia, with the theme centred around 'nation-building' . In case you didn't know, the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is jointly organised by Sunway Group, the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, Sunway University, and the Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, in partnership with Sunway Super App. Endorsed by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, the contest aims to elevate English proficiency among Malaysian students nationwide and equip secondary school students with soft skills such as critical reasoning, creativity, and effective communication that will prepare them for their future careers.

Here's the best part — you stand to win up to RM172,000 in bursaries for pre-university programmes at Sunway College as well as up to RM28,000 worth in cash prizes, woahh!

The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition 2023 is currently open for submissions until 22 May 2023 (by 1pm). You can submit your essay online  here .

Following the submission deadline, a judging panel will then select and shortlist 100 finalists from all over the country to attend a final on-site essay writing competition

For the final writing competition, the winners from their respective categories will be selected by the same panel of judges, consisting of Margaret Hall, Past President and Executive Committee Member of the Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, representatives from the Sunway Education Group Centre for English Language Studies, and officials from the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

Both categories will offer awards for the top three winners, along with 10 consolation prizes. Here's the breakdown of prizes to be won:

First place:   - RM5,000 cash prize - Sunway Bursary worth RM16,000 - 10,000 Sunway Points - An award certificate - A trophy

Second place:   - RM3,000 cash prize - Sunway Bursary worth RM12,000 - 10,000 Sunway Points - An award certificate - A trophy

Third place: - RM1,000 cash prize - Sunway Bursary worth RM8,000 - 10,000 Sunway Points - An award certificate - A trophy

Consolation prizes x 10:   - RM500 cash prize - Sunway Bursary worth RM5,000 - 10,000 Sunway Points - An award certificate - A medal

In case you didn't know, Sunway Points can be redeemed via the Sunway Super App — a one-stop lifestyle mobile app that connects users to products and services across Sunway's expansive and extensive ecosystem.

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim, deputy chairman of Sunway Group, said the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition reflects the group's long-standing commitment towards the role of education in shaping the destiny of an individual, society, and the country

"With English being the international language of business and science, this essay competition provides a national platform to promote and encourage the use of English among students in articulating their thoughts and ideas about their place in Malaysia's future," he said.

Ready to show off your writing skills with this competition? Submit your essay entry on Sunway's website before 22 May!

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Public Speaking Competition

The search is on for the next Malaysian representative to the ESU International Public Speaking Competition. Come forward and show off your verbal prowess and gift of the gab! Who knows, you could walk away with a trip to London to represent Malaysia in the English Speaking Union (ESU) International Public Speaking Competition.

Essay Writing Competition

The ESUM Essay Writing Competition are held to encourage students and young adults to think critically and coherently and be able to write creatively on the theme presented. This builds confidence in their research and structural skills in parallel to their oracy education. The competition is open to age ranging from 13 to 18 years old.

Debating Competitions

“Debating, however, goes beyond merely standing up and airing your views. It involves extensive research and preparation. To be a debater, you have to be keen in reading, research habit, have an interest in the field, a good grasp of general knowledge and current affairs.

About ESU Malaysia

The English Speaking Union (‘ESU’) is an independent, non-political, educational charity with members throughout the world and branches in 50 countries. Its purpose is to promote international understanding and human achievement through the widening use of the English Language.

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Writing Competition for Young Writers in Malaysia

Inspiring children and teens to write

The Merdeka Writing Competition was founded in 2020 to encourage children and teens to write. Many of the writing competitions in Malaysia are either organised to promote a brand or company or topics that not all children understand like energy and sustainability.

While there’s nothing wrong with those competitions and, in fact, they are lauded for their accomplishments in encouraging children to think and write critically, not as many kids will participate because the topic is non-fiction and it’s tough for them to understand. Additionally, many of those contests are only open to Malaysians.

The Merdeka Writing Competition has been designed with the children in mind. So, the entries must be fiction (which they love) and on themes/topics that they understand (freedom, community, kindness, self-confidence). In addition, this competition is not limited to Malaysians. Children and teens of all nationalities can take part as long as they are in Malaysia. The competition is also open to refugees.

The person behind the Merdeka Writing Competition is former journalist Brigitte Rozario. She is currently a freelance writer, editor and trainer. She founded the Junior Writers Programme in 2018 as a way to get talented writers in Malaysia published. Each year, the programme has a new batch of students who publish an anthology.

Brigitte also uses the Merdeka Writing Competition to source for talents for JWP.

The Merdeka Writing Competition 2023 has concluded. The next one is planned for August 2024.

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Sawooly Li, Senior Winner of the QCEC 2022 shares her experience of entering the competition

To mark World Creativity Day 2023, Sawooly Li, Senior Winner of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022 shares her experience of entering the competition.

What is your favourite book and why?

One of my all-time favourite reads is Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, a graphic memoir depicting her childhood during the Iranian revolution. As a little girl, Marjane’s love for her religion and her country’s history is so sweet and touching. Persepolis really opened my eyes up to the beauty of a different culture and the strength of its people. As Satrapi explains, “I believe that an entire nation should not be judged by the wrongdoings of a few extremists.”

Who is your favourite writer and why?

Recently, I’ve been reading a lot of Jane Austen novels. Whether it be Pride and Prejudice or Emma , her vivid characters and storylines are gripping, and her ideals ahead of their time. From a more modern age, Ocean Vuong has been a great source of inspiration—he has such a powerful way with words and evoking strong emotions.

What inspired you to enter the competition?

As I’m sure many of you can relate to, reading and writing has always been a passion for me. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition was something that I stumbled across online, but immediately knew I wanted to try. I remember reading several featured entries from past years and being inspired by their creative responses and captivating story-telling. Soon after, I decided to enter a piece of my own!

What was your writing process like?

I spent quite a while brainstorming and planning out my essay. For 2022, the prompt I chose to answer was related to service during the pandemic, so I read online about frontline workers and their stories to draw inspiration. The actual essay writing, however, only took me three days! I find that once I get in the flow, the story begins to shape itself.

What inspired you to write your piece?

Here in New Zealand, we are really lucky to have all this lush indigenous flora and fauna, so I knew I wanted to incorporate these elements into my writing. We also have a rich Māori culture with some beautiful concepts like Manaakitanga, which I centred my piece around. I thought it was a unique but insightful way to reflect on service and the prompt.

My Winner’s Week Experience

Last November, I was fortunate enough to attend a week of activities and celebrations with other talented prize winners from all around the world. From visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace to meeting Mr Speaker’s cat, our trip would have so many amazing experiences and surprises. One of my favourite activities during Winner’s Week was touring Westminster Abbey, the final resting place of kings, queens, notable scientists and famous writers. Whilst standing a few feet above Sir Isaac Newton, or beneath the busts at Poets’ Corner, I was awestruck by the sheer history the Abbey contained. I was mere fingertips away from some of the most influential figures the world had ever seen. My favourite aspect of the week, however, was not any physical place, but instead being able to share these experiences with other young writers from all across the world. Riding in the underground, I loved hearing about life in Singapore or the culture and traditions of India. Walking between one place and the next, we would listen curiously to details on the political turmoil in Uganda and the inflation crisis in Lebanon. This opportunity has truly shifted the perspective with which I view the world—I have learned so much from my peers, and have been inspired by their creativity and passion. Since then, I’ve been determined to continue improving my work. In her speech at Buckingham Palace, The Queen Consort touched on the power of the written word—its ability to evoke emotion and connect people together. In light of this, I hope many more students write and continue to write, and are unafraid to voice what is important to them.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Royal Commonwealth Society .

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Our annual Contest Calendar is probably the single most powerful thing we publish all year. Teachers tell us they plan their classes around our challenges, and tens of thousands of teenagers around the globe participate by creating narratives, reviews, videos, opinion pieces, podcasts, illustrations, photo essays and more.

For us, these contests are an honor and a joy to host. We love learning from young people — about what moves them and makes them mad, what intrigues and confuses and delights and defines them.

This year, we are bringing back some recent and longtime favorites, as well as introducing a few new challenges.

To begin, we have two options this fall in response to the U.S. election, though students around the globe are welcome. In September, we open with a series of special forums that invite teenagers to have thoughtful conversations about their civic and political identities, values and beliefs. Then, if they choose, they can work alone or with others to make something in response — whether in writing, video, audio or visual art. (Students can participate in one or both challenges, and we have a related invitation for educators .)

In the spring, we’re offering “My List,” a twist on our long-running review contest. This time, students can choose any collection of three to five works of art or culture to group in some way and then tell us why we should — or shouldn’t — check them out.

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