We are incredibly proud to share that one of the three teams from our school, consisting of Sara Nileshkumar Jasani and Thaenusyaa Thavaraj, advanced to the Malaysian finals of the 20th FedEx Express / JA International Trade Challenge and went on to represent Malaysia at the Asia Pacific Finals in Singapore from 16–20 August 2026.

Our students competed alongside participants from Indonesia, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. Over 48 hours, they developed a market entry strategy and presented it in person to experienced judges, challenging them to think critically, work under pressure and manage their time effectively.

Beyond the competition, the experience gave our students invaluable insights into the business world and life, while allowing them to build new international connections and learn from students across the region.

We are especially proud that Sara Nileshkumar Jasani secured 2nd place at the Asia Pacific Finals, working alongside her partner from Japan. A remarkable achievement for both Tanarata and Malaysia!

“The event was truly the most life changing event of mine. The things I learnt, the invaluable experiences and insights I gained with every moment spent there really changed my perspective on life and most importantly the connections I built there were truly heartwarming.” – Sara

“During my time at the conference, I experienced a mix of emotions. At first, I felt quite nervous, but as time went by, I slowly overcame it and became more comfortable. I had the opportunity to meet many incredible people, and I truly hope we will be able to reconnect and meet again in the future. I wish I could go back in time and relive the entire experience all over again for a second time.” – Thaenusyaa