• Current Secondary School students ages 14 to 18, residing in Malaysia.

National Secondary School: Form 2 to Form 6
Independent High School: Junior Year 2 to Senior Year 3
International/Home School: Grade 8/9 to Grade 11

• Students must be current secondary school students and NOT be enrolled in/attached to any tertiary institutions (colleges & universities).

• Students who sat for SPM in January/February 2025 or are sitting for the upcoming May/June 2025 GCSE/IGCSE exams are NO LONGER eligible to join.

• Form 6 individual participants may need to provide proof of their ‘Surat Tawaran Kemasukan Tingkatan 6’ whenever asked to.

• Past winners of Gold, Silver & Bronze awards for the previous TWO (2) years (2023 & 2024) are NOT eligible to join.

• Participants who do not meet the above requirements will be automatically disqualified.

States	Competition Locations	Registration Deadlines	Event Dates	Venue	Address
Sarawak	Kuching	14 May	14 June	Lodge Secondary School	Lorong Keranji 4e, Tabuan Desa, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak
	Sibu	28 May	28 June	SMK Methodist, Sibu	Lrg Hose, Pekan Sibu, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak
Kelantan	Kota Bharu	20 May	20 June	SMJK Chung Hwa, Kota Bharu	Jalan Atas Banggol, Bandar Kota Bharu, 15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Sabah	Sandakan	22 May	22 June	Yu Yuan Secondary School	Jalan Labuk, Bandar Kim Fung, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah
	Kota Kinabalu	6 June	6 July	Ming Garden Hotel & Residence	Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Johor	Muar	5 June	5 July	Chung Hwa High School, Muar	14, Jln Junid, Taman Sri Tanjung, 84000 Muar, Johor
	Batu Pahat	6 June	6 July	Chinese High School, Batu Pahat	Jalan Tanjong Laboh Batu 2, Johor, 83000 Batu Pahat
	Kluang	19 June	19 July	Chong Hwa High School, Kluang	Felda Bukit Tongkat, 86000 Kluang, Johor Darul Ta'zim
	Johor Bahru	20 June	20 July	Foon Yew High School, Johor Bahru	59-C, Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Kampung Stulang Laut, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim
Selangor	Petaling Jaya	5 June	5 July	The One Academy Bandar Sunway	Block B4, Leisure Commerce Square, No. 9, Jalan PJS 8/9, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
		12 June	12 July
		26 June	26 July
Penang	Straits Quay	11 June	11 July	The One Academy Penang	3H-3A, Straits Quay, 1, Lorong Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang
		12 June	12 July
		19 June	19 July
Perak	Ipoh	13 June	13 July	Seri Botani International School	2, Dataran Botani 1A, Bandar Seri Botani, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
Malacca	Malacca	13 June	13 July	SMJK Yok Bin	19, Jalan Ayer Leleh, Bukit Serindit, 75050 Melaka

• This competition will be held on site, and participants are advised to select their preferred or nearest location.

• You can only join ONE (1) round of the competition. Kindly register BEFORE the specific deadline according to your preferred competition location.

Registration Process

• Individual Participant: Refers to participants registering on their own through the official competition website as an 'Individual Participant' . However, we advise interested participants to first consult with their school in case they are submitting a group registration. If your school is handling the registration, please proceed with them.

• Registration Notification: Upon submission, you will promptly receive an automated response from top10@toa.edu.my official email. Our representatives will confirm your registration via WhatsApp within 5 - 7 working days.
• Required Information: Participants must complete the online form with the necessary details and select their preferred location. Please ensure your contact number is correctly provided during registration. If needed, you can also reach out to us via WhatsApp: +6012-551 0368 / +6012-551 3831.

• School Group Registration: Refers to group registration done through the school, where the school submits the details of participating students as a group. Teachers or school representatives who wish to register a group of students should select ‘School Group Registration’. Fill in the necessary details and click ‘Next’ to download the Excel registration form. The completed form can be sent via WhatsApp at +6012-551 0260 or to the link provided at the bottom of the Excel form.

• Registration Fee: This is a non-profit event. NO REGISTRATION FEE is required.

Hi, I’m the leader of Earth! / Hai, Saya ialah Pemimpin dari Bumi! / 你好，我是地球特派员！

You've been mistakenly identified as Earth's leader, and you now face a group of leaders from galaxies far and wide. How will you communicate and forge new connections with these eccentric aliens? Remember, communication goes beyond just words; it encompasses sincerity, mutual understanding, and respect. Express your unique way of connecting with these aliens!

Your artwork can be inspired by personal experiences or pure fiction, and is not limited to human characters. Your artwork must be original – avoid replicating any existing characters from films, cartoons, or games.

Anda telah disalah anggap sebagai wakil Bumi dan kini berdepan dengan para pemimpin dari galaksi yang jauh. Bagaimanakah anda akan berkomunikasi dan membina hubungan baharu dengan makhluk asing ini? Komunikasi bukan sekadar bahasa; ia merangkumi keikhlasan, pemahaman, dan rasa hormat. Melalui lukisan anda, tunjukkan cara anda berinteraksi dengan makhluk asing!

Lukisan anda boleh diilhamkan oleh pengalaman peribadi atau fiksyen sepenuhnya dan tidak terhad kepada watak manusia. Lukisan anda mestilah asli. Elakkan meniru mana-mana watak sedia ada daripada filem, kartun, atau permainan.

一场意想不到的事件让你被误认为是地球的领袖。面对来自遥远星系的各路领袖，你将如何与这些性格各异的外星人沟通并建立联系？沟通不限于语言，它更关乎真诚相待、理解与尊重。请通过绘画，展现你与外星生命独特的相处方式！

作画内容可基于个人经历或纯属虚构，且不局限于人类角色。如包含角色，建议使用个人原创角色。

How to Answer the Theme

• Read the title carefully and study the description.

• Identify the main focus of the theme.

• The drawing theme is inspired by the moral of Disney•Pixar's “Elio”. It is NOT mandatory to include the characters from the animated film.

• Certificate of Participation: All participants who successfully complete the competition will receive a Certificate of Participation.

• Event Confirmation: Confirmation of attendance, venue, date & time info will be sent via WhatsApp to registered participants closer to the event dates.

• Event Changes or Cancellation: In case of unforeseen circumstances, the organiser reserves the right to make changes or cancel the event without prior notice.

Competition Info & Specifications

• Time Limit: All participants have 3 hours to complete an A3-sized artwork on the competition day.

• One Artwork Per Participant: Each participant is required to submit only ONE (1) artwork.

• Accepted Mediums: Participants may create either coloured or black-and-white artwork using only traditional drawing and painting mediums such as watercolour, colour pencils, crayons, gouache, oil pastel, acrylic paint, pencil sketch, and inking.

• Prohibited Materials: The use of oil paints, spray paints, collage art, cut-and-paste printed images, and craft materials is NOT ALLOWED. Additionally, digital paintings or artworks is NOT ACCEPTABLE.

• Artwork Submission Policy: ALL submitted artworks will NOT BE RETURNED. Should you disagree with this condition, please refrain from entering the competition.

Rules & Regulations

Artwork Authenticity & Integrity:

• While references are allowed, exact replication of another person’s artwork is considered plagiarism and will lead to disqualification.

• Participants must ensure that their artwork is entirely their own original creation. It should not be copied or heavily referenced from existing artworks, photographs, or other sources. Any form of plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification. AI-generated art references are acceptable, but participants must understand the difference between referencing and committing plagiarism.

• Art Referencing: References are tools that all artists use as guide or inspiration. They help artists learn perspective, structure and form. Without references, one might not know what a shark looks like and what features it has. However, while using references, the art style must be your own and should not involve copying or tracing an existing style.

• Copying/Tracing/Heavy Referencing: Imitating or drawing too similarly to an original artwork – including composition, elements, or style, constitutes plagiarism. Reproducing any part of an existing artwork (such as style, pose, or composition) by drawing exactly what you see, even if flipped or rotated, is considered plagiarism. When a referenced image results in a nearly identical replica, such as in fan art, it may also be subject to disqualification.

• All entries will be reviewed of adherence to these rules. Artworks violating these rules will be disqualified.

• Artwork Duplication or Sale: The organiser does not have the right to duplicate or sell participants’ artworks for profit.

Things to Bring by Participant

• Original N.R.I.C (MyKad) / Passport (must match the one used for registration).

• Drawing and painting materials as per the accepted mediums list.

• 200 gsm A3-size (29.7 cm x 42.0 cm) drawing paper will be provided by the organiser. If bringing your own, it must be A3-sized, plain white or light beige in colour. You are responsible for notifying our crew to place an official stamp on your paper BEFORE the competition begins.

• Loose Art References: While we allow participants to bring in their art references during the competition, however, plagiarism or copying or tracing of other’s artwork is strictly prohibited. Plagiarism is presenting a work or idea from another source as your own. Artwork with more than 50% similarity to any published artworks in terms of its composition, is considered as art plagiarism and will be disqualified.

• Form 6 Studies Offer Letter (if applicable): For registered STPM students, please bring along your offer letter / Surat Tawaran Kemasukan Tingkatan 6 for verification when needed.

Judging Process

• All artworks will be collected on the competition day at each scheduled location.

• Our judges will shortlist 90 participants either by state or across all competition venues.

• The final ranking of the Top 90 will be determined based on all the shortlisted artworks.

• Shortlisted participants will be invited via WhatsApp to attend the awards ceremony, where the winners will be announced.

Judging Criteria

• Creativity and Originality: The uniqueness of the concept and the originality of the artwork.

• Theme Focus: How well the artwork aligns with the competition’s theme.

• Professional Quality: The neatness and finishing of the artwork.

• Aesthetic Quality: The effective use of chosen medium, composition, colour, and drawing skills.

• Overall Impression: The overall impact, appeal, and presentation of the artwork.

Disqualification Policy:

An artwork will be disqualified if:

• It is created by someone other than the registered participant.

• It is completed by more than one person.

• There is suspicion of deception including providing false or misleading information for pre-registration.

• The participant fails to provide valid proof of identity.

• It is found to be a direct copy or close imitation of existing works, including AI-generated art.

• The organiser reserves the right to disqualify any artwork that incorporates sensitive topics and is deemed to promote violence, pornography, racial or gender discrimination, religious conflict, political issues, or any form of informal content, without further clarification.

Tips to Avoid Disqualification and Improve Winning Chances

• Ensure the artwork is an original work created by registered participant.

• Ensure the artwork is relevant to the given theme.

• Provide all required participant details accurately.

• Adhere to the competition rules and specifications.

• If using your own drawing paper, ensure it is stamped by the organiser for validation.

• Complete the artwork within the designated three (3) hours of the competition.

• Submit the artwork in a fully completed form with rationale of the artwork.

• The winners will be announced on 26 July 2025 during the awards ceremony.

• The awards ceremony will take place at The One Academy (Bandar Sunway) in conjunction with the final session of the competition.
Address: Block B4, Leisure Commerce Square, No. 9, Jalan PJS 8/9, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Click here for location map.

• All shortlisted participants are invited and expected to attend the awards ceremony to receive their prizes. If you are unable to attend, please notify the organisers in advance to make alternative arrangements.

• Scholarship prizes are NOT exchangeable for cash and can only be redeemed at The One Academy Bandar Sunway or The One Academy Penang.