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10.03.2010 - MDO 2010 Results

Thank you for your support for 2nd Malaysia Debate Open! We're looking forward to see you all again next year. You can find the results here

04.03.2010 - LATE PAYMENT!

Please DO NOT transfer your payment to the account used to be listed on the website anymore. If you haven't paid, please pay in CASH at the registration booth from 2 pm of the 5th onwards.

03.03.2010 - Transportation Schedule

The transportation schedule was released a few days ago. You can also download a copy here

27.02.2010 - Participant Details !

All institution rep will be required to key in their debater's and adjudicator's details asap.

26.02.2010 - Hotel Change

The tournament hotel have been changed from MiTC Ancasa Hotel to Emporer Hotel due to some reservation issues. It`s a better hotel and everyone will be placed in twin sharing basis (instead of a mixture of twin and triple sharing).

It`s a better hotel and everyone will be placed in twin sharing basis (instead of a mixture of twin and triple sharing). The additional cost incurred by this change will be absorbed by the organizing committee.

More information about Emperor Hotel.

18.01.2010 - Pre-Registration Summary

The registration for MDO is closed! Thank you for expressing an overwhelming interest in our tournament. Please check your institution's registration status here.

16.01.2010 - Grand Final

The Grand Finale of 2nd Malaysia Debate Open on the 8th March 2010 will be open for public viewing. If you're not a participant but is interested in watching the grand finale, you can register from now to 1st Feburary! Details are as below:

Date & Day: 8th March 2010 (Monday)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Dewan Seri Negeri, Melaka
Dress code: Full Formal/ School Uniform
Number of tables available: 20 tables (10 people per table)
Table Charges:
School Students – RM 150 (average of RM 15 per person)
College/University Students – RM 200 (average of RM 20 per person)
Others – RM 300 (average of RM 30 per person)
Contact person: Ms. Sarah Yap at 0149305957 & malaysiadebateopen@gmail.com
Payment Method: will be announced soon

Book your table now!

14.01.2010 - Adjudication subsidy

The organising committee will be allocating 15 slots for subsidised adjudicator, where we will cover their registration fee and accommodation expenses.

Those meets the brief criteria will be considered by the adjudication core.

Apply by registering as an independent adjudicator, then select 'applying for subsidy' here.

13.01.2010 - We're Now on Youtube!

Visit our official channel and get updates now!

31.12.2009 - Pre-New Year Updates

The official invitation letter has been updated with Multimedia University's official stamp. You can find the latest invitation letters here:

Official invitation letter 1

Official invitation letter 2

16.12.2009 - Clarifications

We've been getting a lot of questions about the nature of this tournament. Here are some clarifications :

Malaysia Debate Open is an international tournament. It is open to everyone around the globe.
It is compulsory to fulfill the N1 criteria. Since its an open tournament, we believe getting a 4th person as an adjudicator would not be difficult.
You can register a cross team/composite team, this is an open tournament.
This tournament is conducted in the Asian Parliamentary Style. It's a 3 on 3 debate style.

15.12.2009 - Updated Invitation Letter

The invitation letter has been updated. We have :

Corrected the spelling mistakes
Corrected the closing date of registration in January
Included the summary of the accommodation packages

Download the official invitation letter here
If your institution won't accept the first one, download another format here

14.12.2009 - Pre-Registration Opens!!

Yes guys! Registration stage one has started! Register now to secure a slot!

Institutions & Observers please read the registration details here
Independent Adjudicators please read the registration details here

Please note that those who registered before the 14th December will have to register AGAIN.

13.12.2009 - Site Updates

The following pages were updated :

11.12.2009 - Independent Adjudicators

The registration will be done in 5 stages.

Stage 1 : Pre-register here
Stage 2 : Check your registration status here
Stage 3 : Accommodation confirmation
Stage 4 : Make payment - details here
Stage 5 : Payment evidence submission - details here

Costs Summary

Registration : RM 170 per adjudicator
Accommodation : RM 42.50 per night per adjudicator (Total RM 170 for 4 nights)
Total cost for an independent adjudicator : RM 340 per adjudicator

In your registration form, you have to provide, personal details, accommodation preference and debate profile. Please read the requirements and more information on how to register as an independent adjudicator here.

10.12.2009 - How to Register

Stage 1 : Pre-register here
Stage 2 : Check your team registration status here
Stage 3 : Accommodation confirmation
Stage 4 : Make payment - details here
Stage 5 : Payment evidence submission - details here
Stage 6 : Register participants details here
Independent adjudicators and observers shall register separately. More information here.
Download the tournament schedule
Download the official invitation letter
If your institution won't accept the first one, download another here

Please note that the registration and accommodation fees are separate.

10.12.2009 - Tournament Details

Date : 5th - 8th March 2010 ( Friday - Monday )
Venue : Multimedia University, Melaka
Format : Asian Parliamentary Style
Cap : 80 teams
Institution Cap : 3 teams ( N = 1 )
Registration Fees : RM 170 per debater/adjudicator, RM 350 per observers
Accommodation Fees : Seperated from the registration fees. More information here
Registration : 14th Deceomber 2009 - 17th January 2010. More information here
You can download the tournament schedule here
Download the official invitation letter here
If your institution won't accept the first invitation, download another here