KUALA LUMPUR, December 28 – The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is elated to declare the triumph of its first Intervarsity Debate Competition, a pioneering effort to instill environmental consciousness among university students and the wider community. Conducted from December 1 to 3, 2023, the competition featured Preliminary Rounds at the University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and the Grand Final at the Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.
With participants from 12 universities, 16 teams advanced to the Preliminary Round, showcasing widespread interest and engagement from higher educational institutions. In collaboration with Majlis Debat Universiti Malaysia and the Department of Higher Education, MTC ensured an enriching experience, emphasizing the importance for the younger generation to comprehend timber’s green credentials. Under the theme “The Usage of Timber and Its Impact on the Environment,” the debate stirred enthusiasm among students, fostering a vibrant intellectual atmosphere.
MTC’s Board of Trustees and CEO, Madam Noraihan Abdul Rahman, attended the event. Madam Noraihan expressed the competition’s broader goal, stating, “MTC Intervarsity Debate Competition will initiate the academic advocacy needed to explore the advantages and challenges associated with using timber and understanding its importance in creating a greener world for all.” MTC remains dedicated to inspiring and empowering the younger generation to be environmentally conscious.
