Malaysia has officially implemented a new voting age of 18 years. It is now important for our youth to be better prepared for the future by being politically literate. Therefore, in conjunction with the Malaysian Parliament’s 60th anniversary and Malaysiakini’s 20th anniversary and in partnership with the Ministry of Education, we are organising an event styled along the lines of a parliamentary debate which aims to give our youth the opportunity to voice out their opinions.
The objectives:
To give all attendees a chance to participate and express their opinions.
To encourage youths to think critically and discuss upcoming policies which will ultimately affect all young adults in Malaysia.
To encourage Malaysian youths to be politically-savvy.
Malaysia has implemented a new voting age of 18 years.
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It is now important for our youth to be better prepared for the future by being politically literate. Therefore, in conjunction with the Malaysian Parliament’s 60th anniversary and Malaysiakini’s 20th anniversary and in partnership with the Ministry of Education, we are organising an event styled along the lines of a parliamentary debate which aims to give our youth the opportunity to voice out their opinions.
The objectives:
To give all attendees a chance to participate and express their opinions.
To encourage youths to think critically and discuss upcoming policies which will ultimately affect all young adults in Malaysia.
To encourage Malaysian youths to be politically-savvy.
The debate motions:
COMPLETED
Motion 3
The Positioning of Sabah and Sarawak
Sabah and Sarawak must be restored to their rightful positions within Malaysia in line with the 1963 Malaysia Agreement. (Go ‘For’ or ‘Against’)
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The guaranteed rights of Sabahans and Sarawakians must be upheld based on the mutually-agreed special clauses within the MA63. The restoration of these rights will ensure and improve the prosperity and well-being of all Sabahans and Sarawakians.
15 December 2019 | Sunday
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
COMPLETED
Motion 1
Precariat Workers in the Gig Economy
Malaysia must urgently overhaul its employment laws to protect and uphold the rights of all workers in the gig economy.
(Go ‘For’ or ‘Against’)
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Malaysia must urgently overhaul her employment laws to protect and uphold the rights of all workers in the new gig-based economy. As we experience a new normal in the global economy, the global workforce is also experiencing a new normal as more individuals – especially the young – enter and become workers or freelancers in the gig economy. The rights of these emerging young class of workers must be protected be they cleaners, deliverers, e-hailing drivers or service providers engaged via digital platforms.
7 September 2019 | Saturday
Parliament of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
COMPLETED
Motion 3
The Positioning of Sabah and Sarawak
15 December 2019 | Sunday
Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah
Sabah and Sarawak must be restored to their rightful positions within Malaysia in line with the 1963 Malaysia Agreement. The guaranteed rights of Sabahans and Sarawakians must be upheld based on the mutually-agreed special clauses within the MA63. The restoration of these rights will ensure and improve the prosperity and well-being of all Sabahans and Sarawakians.
(Go ‘For’ or ‘Against’)
COMPLETED
Motion 2
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Malaysia must adopt a comprehensive national cybersecurity policy and implement tougher cybersecurity laws to protect the nation from both internal and external cyber-attacks. (Go ‘For’ or ‘Against’)
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This should include the protection of all Internet users’ personal data. Towards this, the Personal Data Protection Act must be amended to encompass current developments and to ensure more effective and efficient implementation.
12 October 2019 | Saturday
Dewan Pembangunan Siswa 1,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang
Malaysia must urgently overhaul its employment laws to protect and uphold the rights of all workers in the new gig-based economy. As we experience a new normal in the global economy, the global workforce is also experiencing a new normal as more individuals – especially the young – enter and become workers or freelancers in the gig economy. The rights of these emerging young class of workers must be protected be they cleaners, deliverers, e-hailing drivers or service providers engaged via digital platforms. (Go ‘For’ or ‘Against’)
COMPLETED
Motion 1
Precariat Workers
in the Gig Economy
7 September 2019 | Saturday
Parliament of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
COMPLETED
Motion 2
Cybersecurity &
Data Privacy
12 October 2019 | Saturday
Dewan Pembangunan Siswa 1,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang
Malaysia must adopt a comprehensive national cybersecurity policy and implement tougher cybersecurity laws to protect the nation from both internal and external cyber-attacks. This should include the protection of all Internet users’ personal data. Towards this, the Personal Data Protection Act must be amended to encompass current developments and to ensure more effective and efficient implementation. (Go ‘For’ or ‘Against’)
Training for Motion 2: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Malaysiakini Office, Selangor & PEKA Office, Penang
Training for Motion 2: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Malaysiakini Office, Selangor & PEKA Office, Penang
Speak up and be heard!
Speak up and be heard!
The voices of our youth need to be heard. Let us all support ‘Parliamentary Debathon 2019’. Join as a participant, be a member of the audience or partner with us to make this event a successful one!
Seating Arrangements
Event Rundown
| 4.00pm | Registration |
| 4.30pm | Opening Ceremony & Speech by YB Datuk Liew Vui Keong (Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department of Law and Parliamentary Affairs) |
| 4.50pm | Most Popular Debater Vote starts |
| 4.55pm | Briefing by Moderator/Speaker by YB Dato’ Mohd Rashid Mohd Hasnon |
| 5.10pm | A1 & Cross Debate (Fact-Voting) |
| 5.20pm | B1 & Cross Debate (Fact-Voting) |
| 5.30pm | A2 & Cross Debate (Fact-Voting) |
| 5.40pm | B2 & Cross Debate (Fact-Voting) |
| 5.50pm | A3 & Cross Debate (Fact-Voting) |
| 6.00pm | B3 & Cross Debate (Fact-Voting) |
| 6.10pm | Q&A Session & Best Debater Vote |
| 6.30pm | Post Voting |
| 6.35pm | Summary by YB Dato’ Mohd Rashid Mohd Hasnon |
| 6.45pm | Closing Speech by YB Jenifer Lasimbang (Assistant Minister, Ministry of Education and Innovation) |
| 7.00pm | Best Debater & Most Popular Debater Vote ends |
| 7.30pm | Event Ends |
CONTACT US AT:
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For debater & participant inquiries:
Tel: +603 7770 0000 ext: 155
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CONTACT US AT:
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For debater & participant inquiries:
Tel: +603 7770 0000 ext: 155
For sponsorship inquiries:
+6019-665 2392 (Ting Ting)
+6017-619 0307 (Syera)