To stand out, your child must first learn to stand up
Live online public speaking and debate training for ages 6 to 18. Small groups, an experienced coach and a clear pathway from a child’s first speech to the competition stage.
Three ways to find their voice
Start with the holiday camp, keep building with weekly training, then put it all to the test at Ipoh Mali Debate.
Rebuttal Rookies: School Holiday and Year-End Camp
- Fully online debate camp for beginners
- Two age categories: 9–13 and 14–18
- Classes twice a week, 8 in total
- Limited to 20 students per category
- Ends in a live mock debate showcase for parents
Weekly Training
- 12-week programme, one class a week
- Carefully curated, proprietary syllabus
- Public speaking and debate, two levels each
- Small live groups for the best learning experience
Ipoh Mali Debate 2027
- Exclusively for Ipoh school students
- Two categories: Junior and Senior
- Capped at 20 teams per category
Rebuttal Rookies
A holiday debate camp for beginners aged 9–13 and 14–18. The basics of debating in 8 live sessions.
- How a debate works, from motion to final speech
- What each speaker does in a debate
- Building strong arguments, and making them count
- Rebutting the other side with confidence
- Building a team case, then a full mock debate round
Register with 2 friends and you all get 30% off!
Just RM272.16 each instead of RM388.80. That’s about RM34 a class. Debate is a team sport, so bring the team.
All 3 students must register and pay by 30 November 2026. Each parent fills in their own form and names the other two. Full terms are on the registration page.Past Camp Engagements
| Who | Juniors aged 9–13 and Seniors aged 14–18. Beginners welcome |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7–31 December 2026 |
| Sessions | 8 live sessions, 1.5 hours each |
| Schedule | Twice a week. Pick 2 separate days from Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat or Sun |
| Time | 10:00–11:30am or 2:30–4:00pm |
| Seats | 20 per category, in class groups of 6 to 10 |
| Where | Live on Zoom |
| Includes | Handouts and presentation slides where applicable |
| Fee | RM388.80 for 8 sessions, including 8% SST |
Six reasons it changes everything
Speaking and debating aren’t just competition skills. They shape how a child thinks, learns and is seen by the world.
Confidence that lasts
Speaking up in class, at interviews and in life gets easier with every speech they give.
Sharper thinking
They learn to weigh evidence, spot weak arguments and make up their own minds.
Stronger English
Vocabulary, structure and fluency grow naturally, in speaking and in writing.
A portfolio that opens doors
Competitions, awards and leadership roles build a record that scholarship panels and universities notice. Wherever your child starts, the right exposure can take them somewhere different.
Leadership and teamwork
Debate is a team sport. They learn to plan together, give feedback and lead.
Future-proof skills
Persuasion, clear communication and critical thinking are the skills AI can’t replace, in any career.
Learning built for the 21st century
Online training isn’t a second-best classroom. For speaking and debate, it brings the best coaching home and fits around family life.
Top coaching, wherever you live
Your child learns from experienced debate coaches and practises with students from across Malaysia, whether you live in Ipoh, Kuching or KL.
Skills for the 21st century
Speaking clearly on camera and working with people online are everyday skills now, at school, in university interviews and at work. Many debate tournaments run online rounds too.
Sustainable for families and the planet
No traffic, no fuel and no waiting outside a centre. That’s more time for homework, family and rest, and less carbon from the school run.
Engaged, not passive
Small groups of up to 10, cameras on and a coach who calls on every child. Every student speaks in every session and gets feedback after it.
- Champion, 2016 Australasian Debate Championship (ESL)
- National Moot Court Champion; represented Malaysia in Washington, D.C. and at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague
- Chevening Scholar; Master’s, King’s College London
- Competition Lead, English-Speaking Union, London
- Litigator with 10 years’ experience
- International adjudicator, regularly invited to judge debate, moot court and public speaking competitions
Ipoh-raised. World-tested.
Now coaching yours.
Growing up in Ipoh, Sharon Jessy had no way to compete on a global platform against the best of the best. That chance only came at university, where she went on to represent Universiti Malaya and Malaysia in more than 16 countries.
MSDA brings global opportunities to your quaint city. Sharon wants to partner with parents of ambitious students to chart their pathway to success.
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