MALAYSIA FESTIVAL OF THE MIND
The Malaysia Festival of the Mind is organised by the Malaysia Mental Literacy Movement (MMLM), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT).
Held annually since its inaugural launch in 2007, the festival has consistently received strong support and participation from all segments of society – from schoolchildren and working professionals to retirees. This widespread enthusiasm underscores that mental literacy and lifelong learning are valuable pursuits for individuals of all ages.
OBJECTIVES
1. To promote national awareness of the importance of mental literacy as a vital intellectual resource for Malaysia’s growth, development, and overall quality of life.
2. To inspire individuals to explore the limitless potential of the human mind and discover effective ways to enhance cognitive abilities.
3. To introduce and promote various techniques and skills that improve mental literacy, including memory enhancement, critical thinking, right-brain activation, speed reading, creativity, and more.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS: MALAYSIA FESTIVAL OF THE MIND
TALKS BY SPEAKERS
Tun Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad
Tan Sri Tony Fernandes
Tony Buzan
Melik Duyar
Teo Kim Foo