Malaysian bags second place in public speaking world championship

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.