WEDNESDAY, 25 JUNE – An alumni of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) made the university proud by emerging second runner-up at the recent National Level 1Malaysia Public Speaking Competition (Non-Malay).

Richard Chai, a graduate of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage gave an impressive performance with his brilliant ideas and superb voice control that stole the judges’ hearts throughout the competition.

Held in Miri Sarawak, the RTM TV host who is also a lecturer with a private college in Kota Kinabalu was the choice of the audience, but had to settle for the third placing when the results were announced.

The competition, which was participated by 15 participants from each state and federal territory saw Kuala Lumpur emerging champion whilst Selangor took the second spot.

The winner received a trophy, certificate and RM3,000 while the second and third runner-ups received cash prize of RM2,000 and RM1,000, certificate and a trophy respectively. - SS (fl)

Media and Citra Division

Chancellery Department