Multimedia University wins the debate competition

Multimedia University (Malacca Campus) emerges as the champion of the 2nd Malaysia-China Intervarsity Chinese Debate Competition, winning over Wuhan University by a narrow margin of 3:2. The competition was jointly organised by Confucius Institute at SEGi University and Hainan Normal University, to promote friendship and mutual understanding between Malaysia and China through communication between young people.

The competition saw 26 teams from Malaysia and China competing in intense and brilliant debates. Chen Yanxin from Multimedia University (Malacca Campus) received the Best Debater and Most Promising Debater honours for her excellent performance.

An award presentation and closing ceremony were held after the final, where His Excellency Ouyang Yujing, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia, emphasised the importance of the debating competition in promoting cultural exchange and showcasing the beauty of the Chinese language.

Professor Dr Azrin Esmady Ariffin, Vice-Chancellor of SEGi University, expressed appreciation for the enthusiasm and vigour of exchanging ideas with the youth of Malaysia and China. He also thanked the Confucius Institutes at the Universiti Malaya, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, and University Technology Sarawak for co-organising the debating competition and the Chinese Embassy’s continuous support.

Professor Guo Jianchun, the president of Hainan Normal University, congratulated the Multimedia University (Malacca Campus) team on their outstanding achievement in Chinese education in Malaysia. Representatives from both teams shared the memorable days spent preparing for the competition and the international friendship they forged with fellow debaters throughout the match.

The Malaysia-China Intervarsity Chinese Debate Competition provides a platform for the youth of both countries to unite through exchanges, explore the future through in-depth thinking, and unfold their passion. SEGi University & Colleges expressed confidence in the next year’s Malaysia-China Intervarsity Chinese Debate Competition, which is expected to continue being excellent.

In conclusion, the Malaysia-China Intervarsity Chinese Debate Competition successfully achieved its aim of promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Malaysia and China through communication between young people. The competition not only showcased the students’ excellent debating skills but also strengthened the bond between the two nations.