Motions

Grand Final

  • 1
    THR the dominant narrative that charity is always altruistic.
  • 2
    THBT states should centre their national identities around figures and national heroes (e.g Lee Kwan Yew, Tunku Abdul Rahman) as opposed to ideologies (e.g Pancasila, Malaysia Madani)
  • 3
    THR the premium placed on humility

    • Semifinals

  • 1
    THBT post-colonial governments in multicultural societies should actively break up ethnic enclaves
  • 2
    In deadlocked conflicts against insurgent organizations, THS states adopting conciliatory measures over belligerent measures
  • 3
    THW ban the circulation of all personal writings of leaders who carry negative historical sentiment (e.g., Guerrilla of Time by Fidel Castro, Decision Points by George W. Bush, The Malay Dilemma by Mahathir Mohamed)

    • Quarterfinals

  • 1
    THBT climate reparations should be primarily in the form of technology transfer (e.g. solar panels, batteries, grid infrastructure) rather than direct financial or aid transfers.
  • 2
    THBT EMILY's List should also fund pro-choice male candidates
  • 3
    TH, as the Malaysian government, W prioritise encouraging commuters to use public transport (e. g. through infrastructural improvements, tax incentives) over subsidising the uptake of electric cars

    • Octofinals

  • 1
    THS the demonisation of individuals who choose to study overseas in Western universities.
  • 2
    TH, as an up and coming athlete, prefers to be viewed as a favourite instead of an underdog
  • 3
    THR the commercialisation of mental health

    • Round 4

  • 1
    TH, as the feminist movement, W push for constitutional protections rather than individualised policies for women
  • 2
    THBT the feminist movement should actively denounce 'pick me girls'
  • 3
    THBT prominent female politicians should attribute their political successes to their gender

    • Round 3

  • 1
    THR the dominance of anti-snitching culture in minority communities
  • 2
    THBT the fat acceptance movement has done more harm than good.
  • 3
    THBT the UN should sanction nearby states that have turned away Rohingyan refugees.

    • Round 2

  • 1
    This House would remain in the Zoo
  • 2
    Assuming equal lifespan, TH as a Bornean Orangutan, would choose to live in captivity
  • 3
    TH prefers a world where animals could talk

    • Round 1

  • 1
    THPAW where children are expected to maintain close ties with their parents even after they have reached adulthood.
  • 2
    TH, as an urban Malaysian parent, would prioritize raising their child to be exclusively fluent in English at home, rather than prioritizing their ethnic mother tongue (Malay, Mandarin or Tamil)
  • 3
    TH as an upper middle class newly-wed couple in 2026, would choose not to have children.