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

For sponsorship inquiries:
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CONTACT US AT:
[email protected]
[email protected]

For debater & participant inquiries:
Tel: +603 7770 0000 ext: 155

For sponsorship inquiries:
+6019-665 2392 (Ting Ting)
+6017-619 0307 (Syera)