APS Student Crowned National Champion at Piala Pembangunan Oratory Competition 2026 From competing against more than 100 participants in the qualifying round to taking top honours, Asia Pacific Schools’ (APS) very own Muhammad Imran delivered a standout performance in his very first appearance at the competition. He was crowned National Champion of the Piala Pembangunan Oratory Competition 2026 (“Piala Pembangunan 2026”) and took home with him the Best Orator Award. Expanding the National Stage for Youth Orators Organised by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia (BPMB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Pintar Foundation, the oratory competition was first introduced in 2023 with 12 participating schools. It has since grown to a structured national programme with more than 300 schools participating in 2026. The topics were anchored to issues relating to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”), encouraging students to explore social, environmental and economic challenges while strengthening their ability to articulate ideas with clarity and purpose. A Growing Legacy of Excellence at Asia Pacific Schools Imran’s double victory continues APS’s strong track record in the national competition. In previous editions, APS was represented by Nurul Syafiqah and Zara Aaliyah, who earned 1st Runner Up in her competition year. Read BPMB’s coverage of the Piala Pembangunan 2026 to learn more.
