24/08/2026
PREMIER OF SARAWAK DEBATE CHALLENGE CUP 2026
13 – 18 August 2026
On 13 to 18 August 2026, the Premier of Sarawak Debate Challenge Cup 2026 was successfully conducted at Dewan Jubli, UiTM Cawangan Sarawak, Kampus 1, Kota Samarahan. The competition brought together 18 teams and Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Tun Abdul Razak (IPGKTAR) was represented by four student teachers, namely Beatricia Umak Anak Bennet (BI1824), Jericho Untham Anak Julius (BI2824), Darllyne Dujung Lington (BI2824), and Valarie Vita Anak Stanley (BI2824), under the guidance of Mr Neil O'Brien Anak Joseph and Dr Ho Theen Theen.
The programme included registration, a Debate Workshop, sponsor engagement sessions, preliminary rounds, and the Quarter Finals. The Debate Workshop focused on Parliamentary Debate Fundamentals, Motion Analysis and Case Building, Rebuttal, POIs and Strategy, and technical preparation. The IPGKTAR debaters actively participated throughout the competition, demonstrating critical thinking, effective argumentation, teamwork, and communication skills.
On 18 August 2026, the Semi Finals and Grand Final were conducted, with the Grand Final broadcast live by TVS. Student delegations from BI1823, BI1824, BI2824, and BI1825 also attended the Finals Night to support the IPGKTAR representatives. The programme concluded successfully, providing the student teachers with valuable exposure to competitive debating while strengthening their confidence, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and public speaking skills.
