05/10/2026
๐คโจ๐ TESL FEST 2026 | MBMMBI & HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP) ๐ถ๐
โจ โWords that inspire โข Voices that connect โข Confidence that growsโ โจ
๐ 2 October 2026 | Dewan Sri Rajang
TESL Fest 2026, the debut and first-ever flagship event of the TESL Unit, brought the stage at Dewan Sri Rajang to life with words, voices and creativity through the finals of Symphony of Words and Vocal Rhapsody.
Organised by the TESL Unit of the Malay Studies and Language Department (JPMB) in collaboration with the English Empowerment Club (EEC), TESL Fest 2026 brings together three major competitions: Symphony of Words, Vocal Rhapsody and the upcoming English Debate: Directorโs Cup.
The event was officiated by the Director of IPG Kampus Rajang, Dr Zainal Abiddin bin Masleh, who delivered the closing address and marked the conclusion of the dayโs finals.
๐ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
๐ SYMPHONY OF WORDS | POETRY RECITATION
๐ฅ Champion: Khayrawani Najwa binti Mohamad Elias
PISMP TSLB 2, 2026/2030
๐ฅ 1st Runner-Up: Nur Syarfa binti Shamsol
PPISMP BMMB 2, 2023/2027
๐ฅ 2nd Runner-Up: Adryanna Damia binti Mohamad Rizzan
PPISMP SJHK 1, 2026/2027
๐ VOCAL RHAPSODY | SOLO
๐ฅ Champion: Nick Junior Alexander Nicholas
PPISMP BMMB 2, 2026/2027
๐ฅ 1st Runner-Up: Avril Abigail Richard
PISMP BMMB 1, 2022/2027
๐ฅ 2nd Runner-Up: Alfonso Spielberg anak Stewart
PISMP BMMB 1, 2026/2030
๐ 4th Place: Faviella Pata anak Franky
PISMP BMMB 1, 2022/2027
๐ 5th Place: Feliciana Intan anak Sumbu
PISMP TSLB 1, 2026/2030
๐ถ VOCAL RHAPSODY | DUET
๐ฅ Champion: Nur Sabrina binti Ramzar & Izz Irfan Danish bin Mohamad
PISMP BMMB 3, 2026/2030
๐ฅ 1st Runner-Up: Jason Jimchon & Stanley Jugah anak Bele
PISMP TSLB 2, 2026/2030
๐ฅ 2nd Runner-Up: Daniela Darie anak Jawie & Deinella Nyipan anak Sawang
PPISMP BMMB 1, 2026/2027
Through poetry and music, the finalists showcased not only their talents, but also confidence, creativity and the ability to communicate meaningfully in English. In the spirit of Memartabatkan Bahasa Melayu dan Memperkukuh Bahasa Inggeris (MBMMBI) and the Highly Immersive Programme (HIP), TESL Fest 2026 provides an authentic platform for English to be used, performed and experienced beyond the classroom, particularly in preparing future teachers to become confident and effective communicators.
Heartfelt appreciation is extended to Ms Habibu binti Morsili, Head of Malay Studies and Language Department, for her support and guidance throughout the programme. Special appreciation goes to Mr Jude Tan Phang Hui, Head of the TESL Unit and overall coordinator of TESL Fest 2026, for leading and coordinating the implementation of the festival and its three major competitions, together with Mr Felix Tong Jia Wei, coordinator of Vocal Rhapsody, and Ms Cleopatra anak Charles Banyi, coordinator of Symphony of Words, for their dedication in bringing both finals successfully to the stage.
Sincere appreciation is also extended to Madam Ling Ching Rou, our guest judge, together with the panel of judges for contributing their time and expertise, and to Miss Nur Syahmin binti Shamsol, President of the English Empowerment Club, the EEC committee, lecturers and organising team for their collective commitment in making the programme possible. โค๏ธ
๐ฅ TESL Fest 2026 continues from 19โ23 October 2026 with the English Debate: Directorโs Cup, coordinated by Mr Walter Umpang anak Moses, completing the three major competitions under this yearโs festival.
Congratulations to all winners and participants, and thank you to everyone who made TESL Fest 2026 a meaningful debut celebration of language, talent and the voices of our future educators! ๐