Economics Essay Competition 2020

The School of Economics, University of Nottingham Malaysia campus, is organising an Economics essay competition.

The topic of the essay competition is: “The Covid-19 pandemic has seriously impacted the Malaysian economy. If you were the finance minister of Malaysia, discuss 3 policies that you would implement, why, and how they would help Malaysia weather the crisis.”

The essay competition is open to all pre-university and high school students in Malaysia. The following prizes will be awarded:

First prize:   RM 1,000.00

Second prize:    RM 800.00

Third prize:     RM 600.00

3 consolation prizes: RM350.00 each

The closing date is 18 September 2020, Friday.

The terms and conditions and entry form for the competition can be downloaded by clicking on the links.

A copy of the competition flyer can be downloaded here.

RESULTS

The judging panel has decided to award the following prizes:

First prize: Shirel Leena Ponnudurai (Nexus International School Putrajaya, International Baccalaureate) - essay
Second prize: Chua Yi Xian (SMK Tok Sera, STPM) - essay
Third prize: Angeline Tan Sue Yin (Kolej Yayasan UEM) - essay

Consolation prizes (in no particular order):