Akademi Bahas

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Akademi Bahas

Debate Academy (“Akademi Bahas”) develops critical thinking progressively throughout the journey of a debater. Since 1952, Akademi Bahas has explored various debating formats, evolving on par with international standards and current best practices.

Our exciting programs include ateliers and residential debate camps (“Perkampungan Bahas”) for primary to tertiary students, as well as Bahas Muhibbah, where we mix and spar with regional debaters.

As we celebrate our 70th Anniversary, we made key changes including:

  • Instituting Bahas Advisory Council for comprehensive guidance;
  • Introducing Excellent Debater’s Award (“Anugerah Pembahas Cemerlang”), for the best debater of each school;
  • Introducing “Inku-Bahas” to pilot novel, frontline debate styles;
  • Refreshing Development Roadmap for collective action; and
  • Revising Rubrics and Schema to improve assessment quality.

Beyond guiding youths to display critical thinking and debate excellence that matches international peers, Akademi Bahas nurtures youths’ passion for Malay Language and culture. To us, language is not just a window to the world, but a way to bring the community forward.

Among Our Muses

We celebrate and welcome all alumni to the Debaters’ Community. They are mentors and muses to our future generations of debaters!

Be inspired as you learn with them. Join the national legacy.

Nur Amalina, Guru Bahasa

“Ambil resmi pokok yang tinggi tumbuh tapi sentiasa kekal berakar, membumi.”

Arif Tan, Pembahas Tiga Bahasa

 “Biarlah hari ini lebih baik daripada semalam, dan biarlah esok lebih baik daripada hari ini.”

Siti Rahimah Buang, Guru/ Pembahas Lagenda

“Perbahasan yang sihat berlandaskan pada pemikiran yang kritis dan penyampaian yang baik.”

Aidil Hadri, Naib Johan Pidato Antarabangsa

“Mutiara sebiji, lautan dalam diselam orang”

National Competitions

2022 National Competitions have ended on a high note! We thank all schools for their participation, advice and support.

Stay tune as we prepare for 2023! For any query, do write in to us at bahas4pm@4pm.org.sg!

Relevant information:

2022 Winners for Bahas (Secondary)

Awards and Recognition Policy

FAQs

Bahas Atelier

We bring to you refreshed curriculums specific to primary, secondary and post-secondary institutions as we prepare for 2023.

Ateliers (customized workshops) will be held in October – November 2022, and taught by the Debaters’ Community.

We also invite institutions new to Bahas to be part of this national legacy. We have designed ‘Atelier 101’ just for you!

An invite will be sent to all schools in September!

Call for Volunteers

We wish to invite you to be a part of Akademi Bahas 2023!

You may choose to be a Judge, a trainer in Ateliers, or be part of the Organizing Committee for 2023! We will be holding local and international debates!

Write in to us or drop us an IM on Facebook / Instagram!

Relevant Information:

Requirements to be a Judge