THEY came, they saw and they wanted to conquer. But due to stiff competition, the two Malaysian student representatives at the International Public Speaking Competition 2005 in London didn't quite succeed. They were, however, victorious in other ways.
Suraiya Abdul Munaff and Aw Yong Wai Nyan came away much better persons in life for their experiences in a foreign land recently. Besides forging friendships and exchanging views with about 60 other youths from 37 countries, the duo also gained an insight into the multi-ethnic and multi-religious cultures and ideologies of the world’s communities.