1. The preliminary competition is open to all school and tertiary students between the ages of 16 and 20, as of 21st May 2010, and in full time education at the time of the competition. Participants must be Malaysians.

2. All participants must complete the auditions. Topics will be given to all participants 30 minutes before the audition. Shortlisted participants will qualify for the semifinals and attend a workshop on the very next day after the ausition.

3. Semifinals: 5-minute prepared speech on the theme"Speculation on Our Future".

4. The Grand Finals of the Competition will be held at SEGi College, Kota Damansara where two winners will be chosen to represent Malaysia in London from 17th - 21st May 2010.

5. All participants must agree to abide by the rules and regualtions as stipulated by the organisers of The Star, HSBC and ESU Malaysia Public Speaking Competition 2010.

6. Entry Fee for audition is RM 10 per participant.

7. Closing date: 1st March 2010.

8. Places are limited and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis.

For enquiries, please call:
Tel: 03-7967 1388 ext 1236 / 1168
(9am - 5pm) Monday to Friday
Fax: 7957 7641 / 7958 6912
Email: msd@thestar.com.my