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1st place: RM800 (e-wallet) + Certificate of Achievement
Bring news stories to life with the
#UniROARReelsChallenge
#InterUniversityContest
To win e-wallet credits worth over
Moments that Shaped Malaysia, Today and Tomorrow
Students chose one of these iconic Star cover stories and re-imagined its historical impact through a creative Reel.
Participating Universities
COMPETITION FLOWCHART
YOU’VE MADE IT THIS FAR,
NOW BRING THE PRIDE
HOME TO YOUR UNI!
Submit Your Grand Finale Entry
Please fill in the official form below.
Groups must choose ONE representative to fill in the form.
Duplicated submissions will not be accepted.
YOU’VE MADE IT THIS FAR,
NOW BRING THE PRIDE HOME TO YOUR UNI!
Submit Your Grand Finale Entry
Please fill in the official form below.
Groups must choose ONE representative to fill in the form.
Duplicated submissions will not be accepted.
Take a closer look at the flow of the challenge from start to finish:
The Final Round's theme will be announced on 27 July 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates!
UniROAR by The Star was created to champion youth literacy and spark a love for reading news. University students across the nation stepped up to the challenge, turning iconic Malaysian news into compelling Reels.
They’ve done their part, now it’s YOUR turn to support their journey.
Pick your favourite team and make your vote count on Instagram today!
BROWSE FINALIST ENTRIES & CAST YOUR VOTE
PUBLIC VOTING GUIDELINES
Where do I vote?
Voting takes place exclusively on Instagram. Clicking the vote button on this site leads directly to @roarwithstar 's Instagram page.
What counts as a vote?
1 Like = 1 Vote. Simply double-tap or tap the heart icon on the entry's official Instagram Reel post. You may vote for as many entries as you wish.
How much does public voting count?
The Public Vote makes up 40% of each team's final score. The remaining 60% is marked by the assigned judging panel.
How can I stay updated on the progress?
You may follow @roarwithstar, @starbrats, and @thestaronline on Instagram for more information and updates.
Grand Prize: RM5,000 (e-wallet)
+ Certificate of Achievement
1st Runner-Up Prize:
RM3,500 (e-wallet) + Certificate of Achievement
2nd Runner-Up Prize:
RM2,000 (e-wallet) + Certificate of Achievement
Grand Prize:
RM5,000 (e-wallet) +
Certificate of Achievement
Consolation Prize x 5:
RM500 (e-wallet) each + Certificate of Appreciation
1st Runner-Up Prize:
RM3,500 (e-wallet) +
Certificate of Achievement
2nd Runner-Up Prize:
RM2,000 (e-wallet) +
Certificate of Achievement
Consolation Prize x 5:
RM500 (e-wallet) each + Certificate of Appreciation
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
The winning teams of the #UniROARReelsChallenge will claim ultimate bragging rights alongside e-wallet credits worth up to
WHAT THE TEAMS WERE ASSIGNED
MEET OUR FINAL ROUND JUDGES
Dr. Christina Chin
Deputy Executive Editor,
Editorial (Education Desk),
Star Media Group
Lina Tan
Founder, Producer,
Chief Content Officer, Director, RED Communications
Matthew Tan Yi Jian
Lecturer,
Department of Film and
Theatre, Sunway University
BROWSE FINALIST ENTRIES & CAST YOUR VOTE
Where do I vote?
Voting takes place exclusively on Instagram. Clicking the vote button on this site leads directly to @roarwithstar 's Instagram page.
What counts as a vote?
1 Like = 1 Vote. Simply double-tap or tap the heart icon on the entry's official Instagram Reel post. You may vote for as many entries as you wish.
How much does public voting count?
The Public Vote makes up 40% of each team's final score. The remaining 60% is marked by the assigned judging panel.
How can I stay updated on the progress?
You may follow @roarwithstar, @starbrats, and @thestaronline on Instagram for more information and updates.
NOTE: We reserve the right to disqualify entries that use bots, purchased likes, or other artificial engagement to boost their Instagram like count. Current rankings are not final and are undergoing verification.