Contribution of Karaoke Manekineko Malaysia vouchers for all finalist prizes<\/p>\n
St. Giles Hotel, Kuala Lumpur \u2013 April 18th, 2026<\/b> – Karaoke
\nManekineko (managed by KOSHIDAKA International \/ KOSHIDAKA Malaysia) was
\ninvited to participate as one of the esteemed sponsors for The 23rd
\nJapanese Speech Contest <\/b>hosted by Japan
\nFoundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL).<\/p>\n
Our company strives to promote Japanese culture and
\ncontribute to local communities via entertainment.
\nThrough our support for this competition, we hope to encourage the many aspiring
\nyoung talents working hard to master the Japanese Language in Malaysia.<\/p>\n
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\u25a0 Contest Overview and
\nResults<\/b><\/p>\n
From the nationwide submissions, 14 high school student finalists
\nwere selected. The theme for this year was \u201cHoshi (Star)\u201d. The participants
\neach has to submit a draft of their speech on what the word \u201cHoshi\u201d means to
\nthem, and are free to interpret the theme as they will.<\/p>\n
After a rigorous judging process, Ms. Lim Ern Yii from Tsun
\nJin High School, Kuala Lumpur was named as the first place winner.
\nIn Ms. Lim\u2019s speech \u201cWatashi ni Hikari wo kureta Star (The Star who gave me
\nlight)\u201d, she eloquently conveyed her profound gratitude to her supportive
\nmother in Japanese, employing deeply moving language and emotionally resonant
\nexpressions.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Our Contribution<\/p>\n
In recognition of the
\ndedication and passion demonstrated by all 14 finalists\u2014who showcased the
\nfruits of their daily efforts\u2014we presented each of them with a gift voucher
\nfrom Karaoke Manekineko, redeemable at all our outlets across Malaysia.<\/p>\n
\u25a0 Future Prospects<\/p>\n
KOSHIDAKA International\/KOSHIDAKA Malaysia remain committed
\nto actively supporting the promotion of Japanese language education and
\ncultural exchange initiatives. Through our karaoke service, we aim to foster
\nactivities that serve as a meaningful bridge between Malaysia and Japan.<\/p>\n