FAQS

WHO CAN APPLY?

MPPC 2020 is open to students who are:

Malaysians
Studying locally/abroad
Currently enrolled in a pre-university course, (eg. A-Levels, IB, STPM, Matriculation programme in an educational institution)
Currently pursuing or have completed a diploma/degree or equivalent, (eg. ICAEW in an educational institution)
Have not commenced a postgraduate course or commenced tenure

IS THE COMPETITION EXCLUSIVE TO ICMS' ASSOCIATES?

No.

Non-ICMS associates are welcome to join!

IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE THE SAME ESSAY AS OTHER TEAM OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS?

No, it is not. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden. However, different teams or individuals can still discuss and submit essays on the same topic and points but the final submission should be their own work. It would be in the best interest of teams to diversify perspectives and focus on different aspects of preparation for the challenge itself.

HOW LONG IS THE PRESENTATION?

Each team will be given 10 minutes to present their slides, followed by a 8 minutes Q&A session by judges and/or members from other teams.

WHAT IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA?

The full criteria will be disclosed in the info pack.

WHAT IF A GROUP HAS A SIMILAR PUBLIC POLICY AS ANOTHER IN THE COMPETITION CATEGORY?

The policy will then be judged on a few criteria. Similar policies may be expected but it should not discourage you to present the same policy especially when your team has a different perspective on the issue.