The Modern Languages Olympiad 3.0 was organized by the Academy of Language Studies at Universiti Teknologi MARA as a multilingual competition featuring four main language categories: Malay, English, Arabic, and Mandarin. The competition process began with participant registration on 30 October 2025, followed by the submission of preliminary round videos until 6 November 2025. The judging phase took place from 8 to 15 November 2025, with the announcement of initial results on 17 November 2025. The final round was held in person on 15 and 16 December 2025 and concluded with a closing ceremony the following day.

According to the official description, the Poetry Recital category is designed as a multilingual poetry writing and performance competition that encourages creative expression across languages while celebrating cultural diversity and unity. The Champion Orator category, meanwhile, serves as a multilingual public speaking platform that enables participants to convey ideas across traditions and enrich cultural values in public discourse.

The achievements of the UGM Arabic Study Program students at the Modern Languages Olympiad 3.0 highlight their strong academic capacity and competitive language skills on the international stage. Active participation in global forums such as this reinforces the role of language as a bridge for intercultural dialogue and underscores the importance of education oriented toward cross national collaboration for a more sustainable future.

Author: Candra Solihin

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