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100% Online Innovation Competition

Innovate the future of education. Showcase your creativity, empower teaching methods, and enhance the learning ecosystem.

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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

July 2026

Bicara Inovasi Forum

Exact Date Will Be Shared Soon

29 August 2026

Submission Deadline

Click to Register

30 Aug - 30 Sep

Judging Period

14 October 2026

Winner Announcement

Categories & Fees

Open to students, educators, and international innovators.

Category A

School Students
(Primary & Secondary)

FREE
🔥 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

Category D

International
Participants

USD 35ONLY

Payment & Registration Guide

Please refer to the infographic below for registration and payment instructions.

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Awards & Recognition

Incredible rewards await the brightest minds across all categories.

Medals & e-Certificates

  • Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medals
  • e-Certificate of Award
  • e-Certificate of Participation
  • e-Cert for Team Advisor (Categories A & B)

Best Innovation

Awarded to the Best Innovation for each category.

Winners will receive an exclusive plaque.

MELTA Special Awards

2 Special Awards provided by MELTA for participants with outstanding English language innovations.

Rules & Regulations

Please read carefully to avoid disqualification.

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

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

Innovation Description

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

Policy

  • • No Information Changes Allowed After Submission.
  • • 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.
  • Submission: Upload together during registration via the Google Form.
  • Deadline: 29 August 2026.
Font Requirements (Times New Roman):
  • Title: 16pt, Bold
  • Author Name: 12pt, Bold
  • Affiliation: 11pt
  • Text & Equations: 10pt
  • Tables & Figures: 8pt (with captions)
Event Highlight
🌟 Bonus: Free For All!

Bicara Inovasi Forum

Join our exclusive Innovation Talk featuring invited expert sharing the latest perspectives in educational innovation. Live via Cisco Webex.

✨ Stay Tuned!Details regarding speaker and schedule will be shared soon.

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