Malaysian bags second place in public speaking world championship
Malaysian speaker Gurmeet Singh secured second place at the 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking in Vancouver. His achievement follows 16 years of dedication to Toastmasters International and marks the second consecutive year a Malaysian has placed second in the global competition.
Why it matters
The success highlights the global reach and impact of communication-focused non-profit organizations in personal development.
PETALING JAYA: He spent 16 years practising and building his confidence in public speaking - and now, he has made Malaysia proud too.
Gurmeet Singh’s efforts have earned him second place at the 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking in Vancouver, Canada, held two weeks ago.
He was among eight finalists from around the world and finished second with his speech titled “Good for Nothing”, according to a statement from Toastmasters International.
Gurmeet had represented Toastmasters International District 51 in the competition.
Toastmasters International is a global nonprofit educational organisation whose mission is to empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
For Gurmeet, the moment carried a deeper personal meaning.
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