Stories in the Spotlight: TAR UMT Perak Students Recognised at the 2026 World Youth Writing Competition

TAR UMT Perak Students Recognised at the 2026 World Youth Writing Competition

30 September 2026

Three students from the Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours) programme at TAR UMT Perak were recognised in the 2026 World Youth Writing Competition, organised by the World Youth Talent Education Association (WYTEA). The results were announced on 30 September 2026.

Adam Phang Jun Wei and Wyann Khoo Wei Yen were each named Champion, while Lee Jing Hen was named Runner-up.

• Adam Phang Jun Wei  ➡️ Champion ~What We Never Said

For three best friends, a single misunderstanding turns a confrontation into a final goodbye.

• Wyann Khoo Wei Yen ➡️ Champion ~ A Shattered Tune

Between two aspiring musicians, brutal honesty is met with betrayal and revenge strikes a bitter chord.

• Lee Jing Hen ➡️ Runner-up ~ Elysia

In the fantasy realm of Elysia, a son’s dream of forging his own path clashes with his father’s idea of duty.

Beyond the awards, the competition gave these aspiring writers an international platform to share their stories, receive feedback and grow in confidence. Special appreciation goes to Puan Tan Soon Chin for mentoring the students from their first drafts to final submissions.

Congratulations, Adam, Wyann and Jing Hen! May your creativity continue to flourish and your stories reach even greater audiences. Keep writing, keep creating and keep shining!