Thank You &
Congratulations!

To all participants, mentors, and educatorsβ€”thank you for making FoTLI 2026 a massive success. Submissions are now officially closed. Join us as we celebrate your incredible innovations and announce the winners!

Official Event

FoTLI 2026
Closing Ceremony

  • πŸ“… Date: 14 October 2026
  • ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
  • πŸ“ Platform: PPAL YouTube Channel
Watch Live on YouTube
Closing Ceremony Poster

Awards, Recognition & Results

πŸ† 2026 OFFICIAL RESULTS

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FoTLI 2027 Is Here!

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to all our incredible winners! Your hard work and innovation truly stood out.

The journey doesn't end here! Start exploring the future of educational innovation on our brand new FoTLI 2027 Website and download the FoTLI 2027 Android App today to get ready for next year!

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Medal Distribution

Each winning team will receive one (1) physical medal. Medals will be posted to your registered address within 4 to 8 weeks after the Closing Ceremony.

πŸ›’ Order Extra Medals Here
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e-Certificates Ready!

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Download your official digital certificates securely via Google Drive below.

Our Journey

'20-'23

Internal Start

Annual innovation competition strictly among Centre for Fundamental and Continuing Education (PPAL) staff.

2024

Expansion

Hari Inovasi PPAL 4.0 opened to external participants.

2025+

Rebranding

Rebranded as FoTLI to broaden impact on the educational community.

About Us

FoTLI 2026 is an online competition challenging educators and students to create impactful solutions for the future of education.

Our Objectives

  • Increase awareness and involvement in exploring improvements to teaching and learning.
  • Enhance creativity and innovation through the creation of new, beneficial solutions.
  • Provide formal recognition and appreciation to those who contribute creative ideas.
PPAL UMT Faculty

Organising Faculty

PPAL, UMT

FoTLI 2026 Official Poster

Important Dates

1 May 2026

Registration Begins

11 August 2026

Bicara Inovasi Forum

7 September 2026

Submission Closed

Sept - Oct

Judging Period

14 October 2026

Closing Ceremony

Join Live Stream!

Categories & Fees

Category A

School Students
(Primary & Secondary)

FREE
πŸ”₯ PAJSK MARKS View KPM Approval
⭐ FREE LEARNING APPS

Category B

Tertiary Students
(University, College, Vocational College, Postgrad Students, etc.)

RM 50ONLY

Category C

Educators
(Lecturers / Teachers)

RM 130ONLY
🌟 FREE PUBLICATION!

Category D

International
Participants

USD 35ONLY

Rules & Regulations

Participation

Max 5 Members/Group

General Rule: For group entries, the identity and role of all participating members must be clearly stated and labeled.

Category A
  • Primary School Students
  • Secondary School Students

Note: For this category, teachers may only participate as Project Advisors, providing guidance and support to the student team. They are NOT eligible to compete as participants.

Category B
  • Matriculation / Polytechnic Students
  • Public & Private University Students

Note: For this category, lecturers may only participate as Project Advisors, providing guidance and support to the student team. They are NOT eligible to compete as participants.

Category C
  • Teachers/Lecturers from Matriculation / Polytechnic
  • Lecturers from Public & Private Universities

Note: For this category, teachers/lecturers may participate as team members alongside students.

Video

  • β€’ 5-7 Minutes Duration.
  • β€’ Submit via YouTube Link.
  • β€’ Malay or English Only.

Innovation Description

  • β€’ Problem: Define issue & affected users.
  • β€’ Solution: State innovation & core concept.
  • β€’ Mechanics: Outline step-by-step & technology.
  • β€’ Impact: Highlight tangible benefits & impacts.
  • β€’ Status: Detail current stage & next steps.

Policy

  • β€’ No Information Changes Allowed After Submission.
  • β€’ No Refunds For Mistakes.

Evaluation Criteria

50%

Innovation & Usability

30%

Impact

20%

Video Presentation

Category C Exclusive
🌟 Free Publication!

Publication Opportunity

Innovations from Category C (Educators) will have the opportunity to be published! Share your impact with a wider audience.

Extended Abstract Guidelines

  • Length & Language: 2 - 4 pages only. English or Bahasa Malaysia.
  • Format: Must strictly use the official provided template.
  • Deadline: Submissions closed.
Font Requirements (Times New Roman):
  • β€’ Title: 16pt, Bold
  • β€’ Author Name: 12pt, Bold
  • β€’ Affiliation: 11pt
  • β€’ Text & Equations: 10pt
  • β€’ Tables & Figures: 8pt (with captions)
Past Event
🌟 Jam Latihan For UMT Staff!

Bicara Inovasi Forum

Missed our exclusive Innovation Talk? Watch the recording below to hear invited experts sharing the latest perspectives in educational innovation.

Bicara Inovasi Poster

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