The document provides information about the British Parliamentary Novice Debate 2019 (BPND 2019) tournament being organized by the Language Education and Debate Society Club of UniKL Royal College of Medicine. The objectives of the tournament are to expose young debaters to the British Parliamentary debate format, enhance English proficiency and critical thinking skills. Teams must consist of two Year 1 or Semester 1-2 students and be accompanied by an adjudicator. The tournament will involve three rounds of debates held over one day, followed by a closing ceremony. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams and best speaker. Accommodation and transportation details are provided for participating students and observers.

4. INTRODUCTION
Language Education and Debate Society Club (LEADS) of UniKL Royal College of Medicine is
the organizer of British Parliamentary Novice Debate 2019 (BPND 2019). This event is
designed to discover potentials and strengthen the debate culture in universities level as well
as enhance their general knowledge pertaining to current global issues. The theme of this
tournament is “Youth Empowerment”.
OBJECTIVES
The BPND 2019 focuses to:
 give an exposure to young debaters about British Parliamentary debate format.
 enhance the English language proficiency among potential debaters in extending arguments
in a structured and organized manner.
 create a platform for students to enhance their critical thinking in expressing the arguments
and opinions verbally on national, regional and world current issues.
ELIGIBILITY
 The format of BPND 2019 is British Parliamentary Style Debate. Therefore, each team should
consist of two (2) members.
 The members of the team must be Semester 1 to 2 or Year 1 ONLY. Strictly NO SENIOR
STUDENTS representing the debate tournament.
 Each participating team must be represented by an adjudicator. The adjudicator can be senior
student, staff or lecturer of the participating institution (preferably a person with some
experience in debating). No external coaches/trainers or former students of the institutions
are allowed to represent the adjudicators.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
6th
April 2019 (Saturday)
Time Activity Venue
0700-0830 Registration and breakfast UniKL RCMP foyer, SL
0830-0930 Opening ceremony BLT
0930-0945 Round 1 debate preparation ILA rooms
0945-1045 Round 1 debate ILA rooms
1045-1100 Break and roll call RLT, BLT
1100-1115 Round 2 debate preparation ILA rooms
1115-1215 Round 2 debate ILA rooms
1215-1400 Lunch break and Zohor prayer Student lounge, Mosque
1400-1415 Roll call RLT, BLT
1415-1430 Round 3 debate preparation ILA rooms
1430-1530 Round 3 debate ILA rooms
1530-1545 Break and roll call RLT, BLT
1545-1600 Final debate preparation RLT, BLT
1600-1700 Final debate RLT, BLT
1700-1715 Break RLT, BLT
1715-1800 Closing ceremony & photography session
Dinner
RLT, BLT, SL
SL- Student Lounge
BLT- Blue Lecture Theatre
RLT- Red Lecture Theatre
ILA- Integrated Learning Activity

5. PRIZES AND CERTIFICATES
Champion Cash Prize RM1000 + Trophy
1st
Runner-Up Cash Prize RM600 + Trophy
2nd
Runner-Up Cash Prize RM400 + Trophy
3rd
Runner-Up Cash Prize RM300 + Trophy
Best Speaker Cash Prize RM100 + Plaque
 Each participant will be awarded a certificate of participation.
 All the adjudicators will receive a certificate of appreciation each for their contribution to
IBPND 2019.
ACCOMMODATION
 Contingents around Perak or any nearer institutions are not required to stay at the
accommodation specified by the organizer, UniKL RCMP.
 The accommodation will prioritize contingents from other states and international
participants. We only provide accommodation for participating teams, student-adjudicators
or student-observers. Any accompanying lecturers should arrange their own
accommodation.
 International students will stay in the hostel for 2 nights as the bus provided for departure
to KLIA2/Ipoh Airport will be available on 7th
April 2019. (Please refer to arrival and departure
section)
 A sum of RM25 will be charged for local participant and RM50 (2 nights) for international
participant as accommodation fees (including bedspreads, pillow and dinner on 5th
April
2019).
 We only provide accommodation for participating teams, student-adjudicators or student-
observers. Any accompanying lecturers should arrange their own accommodation.
 All who stay in the hostel are required to bring enough clothes (casual smarts, cultural or
formal attire for daily use), personal toiletries and personal medication (if any)
 The contingents are requested strictly follow the following:
Check-in 5th
April 2018 Before 12.00 am
Check-out 6th
April 2018 Before 12.00 pm
*Any special request need to be confirmed with the organizer.
Rules and regulations to be followed in the hostel:
1. Everyone is required to adhere to the rules and regulations displayed in the hostel rooms
at all times.
2. No smoking in the vicinity of the hostel rooms.
3. Ensure the cleanliness of the hostel rooms at all times.
4. No strangers are allowed in the hostel rooms.
Hotel recommendations for lecturers:
Hotel Distance from UniKL
RCMP
Price per
night
Fair Park Hotel 1.0 km RM136
Regalodge Hotel Ipoh 1.6 km RM114
Ipoh Boutique Hotel 1.8 km RM106
Seem soon Hotel Ipoh 2.0 km RM115
Pi Ipoh Hotel 2.2 km RM110

6. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
The organizer would like all teams to arrive earlier in ensuring the smooth proceeding of the
tournament.
Local participants:
 Contingents from invited institutions are required to arrange their own transportation to
UniKL RCMP and expected to arrive on 6th
April 2019 (Saturday) before 8.30 a.m.
International participants:
 Transportation will be provided at KLIA 2/Ipoh Airport to UniKL RCMP on 5th
April 2019
(time) and from UniKL RCMP to KLIA2/Ipoh Airport on 7th
April 2019 (time)
REGISTRATION
 Each participating institution may register maximum number of teams within given
registration period.
 The contingents can register either through:
1. Online link: https://tinyurl.com/BPND2019English
2. Registration form and email the form to us: ibpnd2019@gmail.com
 The deadline for registration and payment for registration is on 30th
March 2019
 The confirmation of participation is only finalized once the institution has made a full
payment of the registration for the whole contingent.
Registration fees Accommodation fees (If required)
Local International
Debaters (2 persons) RM200 RM40 RM100
Adjudicator RM50 RM25 RM50
Each observer* RM30
Each lecturer RM30 Not provided
*Only student observer will be provided with accommodation.
 Please proceed payment via the following,
Bank : CIMB Bank
Account name : P.C.M. Bhd.
Account no. : 8004791664
Reference : BPND 2019 English
CONTACT US
Instagram: BPND 2019 +60124103783 (Nadhirah) ibpnd2019@gmail.com

7. UniKL RCMP
BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY NOVICE DEBATE 2019
Language, Education and Debating Society (LEADS)
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine, Perak
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Deadline: 30th
March 2019
PARTICIPANTS’ DETAILS
Institution: _____________________________________________________
Participants Name I/C Semester Contact
Number
Debater 1
Debater 2
Adjudicator
Do any of you have food allergy? If Yes please state:
________________________________________________________________________
TEAM MANAGER/LECTURERS’ DETAILS
Name Contact Number
1.
2.
3.

8. Do any of you have food allergy? If Yes please state:
________________________________________________________________________
Hotel (Please refer rules and regulations):
________________________________________________________________________
STUDENT OBSERVERS’ DETAILS (IF ANY)
Name Contact Number
1.
2.
3.
Do any of you have food allergy? If Yes please state:
________________________________________________________________________
1. Participants /candidates are strongly advised to read the rules and regulations for
this competition.
2. Payment can be made according to the table below and please poceed with it via the
following,
Registration fees
Debaters (2 persons) RM200
Adjudicator (1 person) RM50
Each observer* If any RM30
Each lecturer/team manager RM30
Bank : CIMB Bank
Account name : P.C.M. Bhd.
Account no. : 8004791664
Reference : BPND 2019 English
3. For enquiries, kindly contact Sharifah Nadhirah (+60124103783)

9. UniKL RCMP
BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY NOVICE DEBATE 2019
Language, Education and Debating Society (LEADS)
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine, Perak
ACCOMMODATION FORM
Deadline: 30th
March 2019
PARTICIPANTS’ DETAILS
Institution: _____________________________________________________
MALE STUDENTS
Name I/C Contact
Number
Room Number
(filled by
crew)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
FEMALE STUDENTS
Name I/C Contact
Number
Room Number
(filled by
crew)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

10. 1. Participants /candidates are strongly advised to read the rules and regulations for
this competition.
2. Payment can be made according to the table below and please poceed with it via the
following,
Accommodation fees
Local International
Debaters (2 persons) RM40 RM100
Adjudicator (1 person) RM25 RM50
Each observer* (If any)
*The organizer will provide accommodation for student observer only.
Bank : CIMB Bank
Account name : P.C.M. Bhd.
Account no. : 8004791664
Reference : BPND 2019 English
3. For enquiries, kindly contact Sharifah Nadhirah (+60124103783)