Student Wins DBP Essay Competition - Achievement Report

Oct 21, 2026

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This report details the recent success of Yakash Thinenthiran, a Form Six student from SMK Ahmad Boestamam, Sitiawan, who secured first place in the pre-university essay category of the prestigious Hadiah Bahasa Public Bank-Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) competition. The national-level event, which was successfully revived in 2025 following a twenty-seven-year hiatus, serves as a significant platform aimed at cultivating and enhancing the proficiency and mastery of the Bahasa Malaysia language among Malaysian students. As a testament to his academic dedication and linguistic capability, the student was awarded a prize of RM1,300. This recognition highlights the effectiveness of academic competitions in promoting national language literacy and supporting the intellectual development of students across the country. The initiative underscores the ongoing collaboration between financial institutions and educational bodies in fostering a culture of excellence in language studies within the Malaysian education system.

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Reading Time3 min

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Competition Overview

Student Success Story

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FAQs

Who won the pre-university essay category of the DBP competition?

Yakash Thinenthiran, a Form Six student at SMK Ahmad Boestamam in Sitiawan, clinched the first-place prize.

What is the goal of the revived DBP essay competition?

The national competition aims to foster and improve the mastery of Bahasa Malaysia among students.

How much prize money did the winner receive?

The winner received RM1,300 in prize money for his achievement.

Oct 21, 2026

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