“GenZ @ the Podium”

“GenZ @ the Podium” is a programme whereby the youth debaters will get the chance to exchange views and insights with active politicians to discuss policies pertaining youth in Malaysia.

A total of 6 policy debates

  • 4 sessions in a 3D metaverse environment
  • 2 sessions on-ground
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It creates opportunities for Malaysian youth, elected officials and other political stakeholders to engage in meaningful discourse, so the interests and priorities of youth are better represented in the policymaking process.

A full-day workshop will be organised in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking (MIDP) prior to each debate session where the participants will learn how to debate issues respectfully and substantively.

As this is a nonpartisan event, all participants including the youth and politicians are not allowed to represent any political party.

Speak up & be heard!

(Limited pax per session)

“GenZ @ the Podium”

“GenZ @ the Podium” is a programme whereby the youth debaters will get the chance to exchange views and insights with active politicians to discuss policies pertaining youth in Malaysia.

A total of 6 policy debates

  • 4 sessions in a 3D metaverse environment 
  • 2 sessions on-ground
Read more

It creates opportunities for Malaysian youth, elected officials and other political stakeholders to engage in meaningful discourse, so the interests and priorities of youth are better represented in the policymaking process.

A full-day workshop will be organized in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking (MIDP) prior to each debate session where the participants will learn how to debate issues respectfully and substantively.

As this is a nonpartisan event, all participants including the youth and politicians are not allowed to represent any political party.

Speak up & be heard!

(Limited pax per session)

No debate experience required!

Apply as a debater if you meet the requirements below:

  • A Malaysian citizen
  • Aged between 18 to 25 years 
  • Does not represent any political party 
  • Able to speak in Bahasa Malaysia and English

*Registration is closed 4 weeks before the debate session. 
*Shortlisted debaters will be announced 3 weeks before the debate session.

Usul Topik 1
Format: Virtual (3D Metaverse)
Bahasa: Bahasa Malaysia

Pindaan Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi

29 April 2023, Sabtu

Apakah pindaan yang hendak dilaksanakan untuk mengekang kebocoran data pengguna secara efektif?

Baca lagi

Dengan era kenaikan kes kebocoran dan pencabulan data telah mendedahkan orang ramai kepada pelbagai risiko termasuk sindiket penipuan atas talian, kecurian identiti dan juga menjejaskan keselamatan negara. Kelemahan dalam Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi tidak boleh dipertikaikan.

Malaysia hendak merangka dasar keselamatan siber negara yang komprehensif dan melaksanakan undang-undang keselamatan siber yang lebih ketat untuk melindungi negara daripada serangan siber dan memastikan keselamatan data rakyat. Dengan ini, pindaan Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi hendak dilaksanakan untuk mengekang kebocoran data pengguna secara efektif.

Motion Topic 2
Format: Virtual (3D Metaverse)
Language: English

Laws to Legalise Cannabis for Medical use in Malaysia

24 June 2023, Saturday

Are the medical benefits and national economic opportunities enough to call for cannabis legalization in Malaysia?

Read more

Countries such as Australia, Canada, Norway, Turkey, Switzerland, Greece and more have legalized cannabis for medical use as well as a small handful of others that allow medical weed use within very strict guidelines, such as in the form of cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals.

It is not only proven to have medical benefits but it also could create economic opportunities for the country. 

Usul Topik 3
Format: On-ground
Bahasa: Bahasa Malaysia

Kenaikan Kos
Sara Hidup
di Malaysia

19 Ogos 2023, Sabtu

Bagaimanakah graduan baru boleh bertahan dengan kos sara hidup yang semakin meningkat?

Baca lagi

Kenaikan kos sara hidup menyebabkan rakyat merintih kerana gaji bulanan tidak mencukupi untuk kemampuan keperluan harian dan membayar komitmen bulanan. Bagaimanakah graduan baru boleh bertahan dengan kos sara hidup yang semakin meningkat?

Bagaimana pekerja dapat menguruskan perbelanjaan mereka dengan pendapatan yang kecil jika majikan tidak memberikan kenaikan gaji dalam tempoh pandemik dua tahun yang lalu? Apakah yang boleh dilakukan untuk mengurangkan beban graduan baru dan pekerja gaji rendah berhadapan dengan peningkatan kos sara hidup?

Usul Topik 1
Format: Virtual (3D Metaverse)
Bahasa: Bahasa Malaysia

Pindaan Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi

29 April 2023, Sabtu

Baca lagi

Dengan era kenaikan kes kebocoran dan pencabulan data telah mendedahkan orang ramai kepada pelbagai risiko termasuk sindiket penipuan atas talian, kecurian identiti dan juga menjejaskan keselamatan negara. Kelemahan dalam Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi tidak boleh dipertikaikan.

Malaysia hendak merangka dasar keselamatan siber negara yang komprehensif dan melaksanakan undang-undang keselamatan siber yang lebih ketat untuk melindungi negara daripada serangan siber dan memastikan keselamatan data rakyat. Dengan ini, pindaan Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi hendak dilaksanakan untuk mengekang kebocoran data pengguna secara efektif.

Motion Topic 2
Format: Virtual (3D Metaverse)
Language: English

Laws to Legalise Cannabis for Medical use in Malaysia

24 June 2023, Saturday

Read more

A growing number of nations are waving the green flag on medical cannabis. Countries such as Australia, Canada, Norway, Turkey, Switzerland, Greece and more have legalized cannabis for medical use as well as a small handful of others that allow medical weed use within very strict guidelines, such as in the form of cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals.

It is not only proven to have medical benefits but it also could create economic opportunities for the country. This calls for Malaysia to legalize cannabis for medical use.

Usul Topik 3
Format: On-ground
Bahasa: Bahasa Malaysia

Kenaikan Kos
Sara Hidup
di Malaysia

19 Ogos 2023, Sabtu

Baca lagi

Kenaikan kos sara hidup menyebabkan rakyat merintih kerana gaji bulanan tidak mencukupi untuk kemampuan keperluan harian dan membayar komitmen bulanan. Bagaimanakah graduan baru boleh bertahan dengan kos sara hidup yang semakin meningkat?

Bagaimana pekerja dapat menguruskan perbelanjaan mereka dengan pendapatan yang kecil jika majikan tidak memberikan kenaikan gaji dalam tempoh pandemik dua tahun yang lalu? Apakah yang boleh dilakukan untuk mengurangkan beban graduan baru dan pekerja gaji rendah berhadapan dengan peningkatan kos sara hidup?

Motion Topic 4
Format: Virtual (3D Metaverse)
Language: English

Should Malaysia Adopt Youth Contract to Ease Youth Unemployment

23 September 2023, Saturday

How to assist Malaysian youths who are facing challenges in finding stable and decent jobs?

Read more

Malaysian youth face challenges in finding stable and decent jobs, particularly those who lack experience or skills. 

In the UK, the UK Youth Contract is a set of policy initiatives introduced by the UK government in 2012 aimed at reducing youth unemployment. The Youth Contract is intended to provide young people with the skills and experience they need to gain a foothold in the job market and help employers to build a skilled workforce.

Could Malaysia adopt a Youth Contract like the UK and is it sensible for Malaysia to set the contract, in terms of feasibility? And what is the impact?

Motion Topic 5
Format: Virtual (3D Metaverse)
Language: English

Amendment of Whistleblowing Protection Act Malaysia

21 October 2023, Saturday

How to better protect whistleblowers and encourage them to report misconduct without fear of retaliation?

Read more

Whistleblowing is a powerful tool to fight corruption. As per the current law, the Whistleblowers are not completely protected as their disclosure could break many regulations such as the Official Secrets Act, Penal Code or banking secrecy. 

This causes people to remain silent despite knowing there is corruption around them. The amendment of this act is necessary to protect whistleblowers and encourage them to report misconduct without fear of retaliation.

Usul Topik 6
Format: On-ground
Bahasa: Bahasa Malaysia

Pindaan Undang-undang Pembiayaan Politik

9 Disember 2023, Sabtu

Bolehkah dengan pemindaan Akta Pembiyaan Politik menjadi satu langkah untuk membendung rasuah dalam kalangan ahli politik?

Baca lagi

Belia adalah masa depan negara dan mereka boleh mempengaruhi hala tuju politik negara. Undang-undang yang konkrit diperlukan untuk memastikan ketelusan dan akauntabiliti dalam pembiayaan politik serta mencegah rasuah dan salah guna kuasa.

Apakah yang perlu dipertimbangkan untuk diselipkan ke dalam undang-undang pembiayaan politik Malaysia dan bolehkah ini menjadi satu langkah untuk membendung rasuah dalam kalangan ahli politik?

Motion Topic 4
Format: Virtual (3D Metaverse)
Language: English

Should Malaysia Adopt Youth Contract to Ease Youth Unemployment

23 September 2023, Saturday

Read more

Malaysian youth face challenges in finding stable and decent jobs, particularly those who lack experience or skills. 

In the UK, the UK Youth Contract is a set of policy initiatives introduced by the UK government in 2012 aimed at reducing youth unemployment. The Youth Contract is intended to provide young people with the skills and experience they need to gain a foothold in the job market and help employers to build a skilled workforce.

Could Malaysia adopt a Youth Contract like the UK and is it sensible for Malaysia to set the contract, in terms of feasibility? And what is the impact?

Motion Topic 5
Format: Virtual (3D Metaverse)
Language: English

Amendment of Whistleblowing Protection Act Malaysia

21 October 2023, Saturday

Read more

Whistleblowing is a powerful tool to fight corruption. As per the current law, the Whistleblowers are not completely protected as their disclosure could break many regulations such as the Official Secrets Act, Penal Code or banking secrecy. 

This causes people to remain silent despite knowing there is corruption around them. The amendment of this act is necessary to protect whistleblowers and encourage them to report misconduct without fear of retaliation.

Usul Topik 6
Format: On-ground
Bahasa: Bahasa Malaysia

Pindaan Undang-undang Pembiayaan Politik

9 Disember 2023, Sabtu

Baca lagi

Belia adalah masa depan negara dan mereka boleh mempengaruhi hala tuju politik negara. Undang-undang yang konkrit diperlukan untuk memastikan ketelusan dan akauntabiliti dalam pembiayaan politik serta mencegah rasuah dan salah guna kuasa.

Apakah yang perlu dipertimbangkan untuk diselipkan ke dalam undang-undang pembiayaan politik Malaysia dan bolehkah ini menjadi satu langkah untuk membendung rasuah dalam kalangan ahli politik?

No debate experience required!

A Malaysian citizen

Aged between 18 to 25 years 

Does not represent any political party

Able to speak in Bahasa Malaysia and English

Best Debaters will win RM1,000 + Malaysiakini lifetime subscription + Special interview by Media Partners

Most Popular Debaters will win RM500 + Malaysiakini lifetime subscription

Join the Policy Debates in
3D metaverse environment & on-ground!

*Registration is closed 3 weeks before the debate session. 
*Shortlisted debaters will be announced 2 weeks before the debate session.

Join the Policy Debates in
3D metaverse environment & on-ground!

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