Competitions

Josephian Is Champion of TED Talk in Malay Finesse Video Competition

1 July 2022

Dinesh John Nair-Peeris won the TED Talk category of the Malay Finesse Video Competition. Read about his speech.

Congratulations to Dinesh John Nair-Peeris (ML515) who emerged as champion in the TED TALK category of the Malay Finesse Video Competition 2022! Despite not being a native speaker of the Malay Language, Dinesh delivered his speech eloquently on the Malay finesse based on his experience as a Malay language student and shared how his understanding of the Malay culture has been enriched from these experiences.

A man and woman exchange an award before a Malay-language screen reading 'TED Talk Competition First Place, Dinesh John'.

Three students in school uniforms hold glass trophy awards, standing against a stone brick wall.

Organised by the MOE Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee (MLLPC), student teams from 40 schools competed on the most creative ideas through skits, TikTok videos and TED talk-style oral presentations to promote Malay culture and etiquette at this year’s Malay Finesse Video Competition held in conjunction with the Fiesta Kesantunan 2022 during the June school holidays. Eight schools emerged as top award winners and received prizes at this year’s Malay Finesse Fiesta.