The Adjudication Core

Chief Adjudicator : Iqbal Hafiedz

Who in Malaysian debating community hasn't heard of Iqbal Hafiedz? Yes, we're talking about the Iqbal Hafiedz. His name itself causes spines to shiver. The Co-Founder, CEO and Managing Director of Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking (MIDP) started his career as the Head and founder of University of Technology MARA's Debate Unit. Iqbal worked closely with the Ministry of Higher Education as the Secretary of the Malaysian Debate Council (MADUM) from 2007 - 2009.

Iqbal Hafiedz has been involved over 100 debate and public speaking events, loccally and internationally.Among of his achievement in the 5 years duration where he debated competitively is that he was best speaker in Asia of 2006 (All-Asian). He also personally coached the Asian Debate and Public Speaking Championship of 2007.

Deputy Chief Adjudicator: Azel Moses

Azel Moses is an alumni of UiTM Sabah. Debating since 2007, his dedication toward Echoes Club  in good times and bad, is a credit to the person he is and the club is fortunate to have his services.  Although having graduated, now a working man, he still finds time to help us fellow Echoes members with training week after week.

(Alright Azel, we kept our promise. Your intro is short and simple. =P)

What are you waiting for?

Isn't it a bit of a hassle, needing to download the form, fill it in, upload it, and then send it to us?

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Grand Dinner: Preview

Yes, it is going to be a black tie event.

In the words of Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother,

because it will be legend...wait for it...DARY!

Jesselton Debate Open

Host:	Echoes Club
Date:	20th – 23rd October 2011
Fees:	RM 350/team (fees include food and hostel accommodation)
Adjudication rule:	Compulsory to send 1 adjudicator per team
Style:	British Parliamentary
Team Caps:	4 Teams per institution
Venue:	UiTM Kota Kinabalu
Lodgings:	Cluster C (Hostel) (For hotel recommendation, please contact our committee)

Please send all inquiries to: echoes.sabah@gmail.com or call +60178155898 (Sheenie)

Again, we are truly sorry for the delays and inconveniences.

Tentative For JDO

We are truly sorry for the various delays that we had. Seeing its our first time organizing a tournament, we faced various obstacles and difficulties. But no worries! That's all behind us now. Our team are truly committed in this event and we are ready to make JDO fun and exciting, and that the programs will go on smoothly.

So, here's the schedule for JDO 2011.

Thursday (20.10.2011)
	Arrival of CA and DCAs
	Arrival of participants
8.00 p.m.	Briefing / Adjudicator’s Test
Friday (21.10.2011)
7.00 a.m.	Breakfast
8.00 a.m.	Briefing and Roll Call
9.00 a.m.	Debate Round 1
12.00 p.m.	Lunch / Friday prayers
1.30 p.m.	Roll Call
2.00 p.m.	Debate Round 2
4.00 p.m.	Tea break
4.30 p.m.	Roll Call
5.30 p.m.	Debate Round 3
7.30 p.m.	Dinner
Saturday (22.10.2011)
7.00 a.m.	Breakfast
8.00 a.m.	Briefing and Roll Call
9.00 a.m.	Debate Round 4
11.00 a.m.	Roll Call
11.30 a.m.	Debate Round 5
1.30 p.m.	Lunch
2.00 p.m.	Announcement of Breaking Teams
2.30 p.m.	Quarter Finals
4.30 p.m.	Tea Break
5.00 p.m.	Roll Call
5.30 p.m.	Semi Finals
7.30 p.m.	Dinner
Sunday (23.10.2011)
7.30 a.m.	Breakfast
8.00 a.m.	Socials and Outing (optional)
5.00 p.m.	Return to respective accommodation
6.30 p.m.	Arrival of guest at Grand Dinner’s venue
7.30 p.m.	Grand Final and Grand Dinner

If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to email us at echoes.sabah@gmail.com