Karaoke Manekineko Malaysia sponsors The 23rd Japanese Speech Contest

Contribution of Karaoke Manekineko Malaysia vouchers for all finalist prizes

St. Giles Hotel, Kuala Lumpur – April 18th, 2026 – Karaoke
Manekineko (managed by KOSHIDAKA International / KOSHIDAKA Malaysia) was
invited to participate as one of the esteemed sponsors for The 23rd
Japanese Speech Contest hosted by Japan
Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL).

Our company strives to promote Japanese culture and
contribute to local communities via entertainment.
Through our support for this competition, we hope to encourage the many aspiring
young talents working hard to master the Japanese Language in Malaysia.

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■ Contest Overview and
Results

From the nationwide submissions, 14 high school student finalists
were selected. The theme for this year was “Hoshi (Star)”. The participants
each has to submit a draft of their speech on what the word “Hoshi” means to
them, and are free to interpret the theme as they will.

After a rigorous judging process, Ms. Lim Ern Yii from Tsun
Jin High School, Kuala Lumpur was named as the first place winner.
In Ms. Lim’s speech “Watashi ni Hikari wo kureta Star (The Star who gave me
light)”, she eloquently conveyed her profound gratitude to her supportive
mother in Japanese, employing deeply moving language and emotionally resonant
expressions.

■ Our Contribution

In recognition of the
dedication and passion demonstrated by all 14 finalists—who showcased the
fruits of their daily efforts—we presented each of them with a gift voucher
from Karaoke Manekineko, redeemable at all our outlets across Malaysia.

■ Future Prospects

KOSHIDAKA International/KOSHIDAKA Malaysia remain committed
to actively supporting the promotion of Japanese language education and
cultural exchange initiatives. Through our karaoke service, we aim to foster
activities that serve as a meaningful bridge between Malaysia and Japan.

This press release has also been published on VRITIMES