P.O.I Sir!

P.O.I = Point of Information

POI is given when a debater wants to argue opponent's point.

It is given when the opponent's is delivering his/her points. 

This term is commonly associated with DEBATE.

What is Debate?

• Debate is a formal opinion exchange or discussion involving arguments.
• Arguments here should be in a positive, healthy way, and there will be no fighting or quarelling involved.

The Structure of Debate

• There are two teams involve in debate.
• One will be the Government (team who supports and agree with the Topic), and the other will be the Opposition (team who disagrees with the topic).
• Each teams consist of 3 main speakers and one reserve speaker.
• There will be Prime Minister (Fisrt Speaker), Deputy Prime Minister (Second Speaker) , and The Rebuttal Speaker (Third Speaker) for the Government side.
• As for the Opposition side, there will be Opposition Leader (Fisrt Speaker), Deputy of Opposition Leader (Second Speaker), and The Rebuttal Speaker (Third Speaker).
• Topics (also known as Motion) can be based on current issues, politic, economic, education, as well as health aspect.
• 7 minutes are given for First Speaker, 8 minutes for Second and Third Speaker, and 4 minutes for the Reply Speech.

Rules and Regulations

• Use appropriate words when debating on the issue/topic.
• Give Point of Information (POI) during the allocated time.
• Points will be deducted for rude and inappropriate facial expressions and body gestures.
• The Reply Speech cannot be done by the third speaker. Only the first or second speaker can deliver the Reply Speech.
• The speakers must obey the time allocated for each of them.

Advantages of joining Debate

• Widen your knowledge - you will involve in thorough discussion about general issues that happen inside and outside your country.
• Develop your speaking skills.
• Increase critical thinking - you will be exposed to various critical analysis on your motions/topics given.
• Increase your level of confidence.
• Learn about team work - in debate, you will have to work with the rest of the team members. Team work is one of the keys to success.