Last updated: June 25, 2025
Official Sweepstakes Rules and Terms
Talentbank Sdn Bhd – Graduate’s Choice Award Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN. A SINGLE VOTE OR MULTIPLE VOTES DO NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING, BUT MULTIPLE REFERRALS DO.
Eligibility:
This Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open exclusively to students aged below twenty-five (25) years old who are legal residents of Malaysia and who complete the official sign-up process via the designated online sweepstakes form during the Sweepstakes period.
The following individuals and entities are strictly ineligible to participate:
- Employees, officers, and directors of Talentbank Sdn Bhd (the “Sponsor”);
- Individuals employed by any corporate employer, partner organisation, university, or vendor affiliated with the Sponsor or with the Graduate’s Choice Award initiative;
- Representatives of any organisation engaged in a business, sponsorship, or commercial relationship with the Sponsor, whether as advertisers, suppliers, or collaborators;
- Immediate family members (defined as spouse, parent, sibling, or child) and members of the same household (whether related or not) of any individual described above.
This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. It is void where prohibited or restricted by law.
Agreement to Rules:
By participating in the Sweepstakes, you, the entrant (“Participant”), agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules. You affirm that you meet all eligibility requirements as stated herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of Talentbank Sdn Bhd as final and binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes, including but not limited to eligibility, winner selection, and interpretation of rules. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes full and unconditional agreement to these terms.
Sweepstakes Period:
The Sweepstakes period shall align with the official voting timeline as published on our website and promotional materials. All entries must be submitted within the stated period to be eligible. Any entries received before or after the Sweepstakes period may be deemed void at the sole discretion of Talentbank Sdn Bhd.
How to Enter:
To enter the Sweepstakes, participants must complete the official entry form available on the designated Sweepstakes page. Entries must comply with all instructions provided, including name, email, and any required verification processes.
Each participant is allowed to enter only once using a single valid email address. Submissions made using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices to circumvent the rules, or employing any fraudulent methods of entry, may result in disqualification at the sole discretion of Talentbank Sdn Bhd.
Incomplete entries, or entries that do not adhere to the rules or specifications, may also be disqualified.
Prizes:
The total estimated retail value of all prizes offered in this Sweepstakes is published on the official website at www.graduatechoiceaward.com. All prizes are clearly stated and detailed on said website.
The prizes shall be awarded at the sole discretion of the Sponsor and may vary in model, colour, version, or other specifications. No cash alternatives or prize substitutions shall be permitted, except at the discretion of the Sponsor. Prizes are non-transferable and must be accepted as awarded.
All federal, state, and local taxes, and any other costs or expenses related to the acceptance and use of the prize not specifically stated herein, are solely the responsibility of the winner.
By accepting the prize, the winner grants Talentbank Sdn Bhd the right to use their name, likeness, image, and submitted content for promotional, advertising, or trade purposes without further compensation or notice, unless prohibited by law.
Odds:
The odds of winning a prize are dependent on the total number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes period.
Referral Entries:
Participants may increase their chances of winning by referring others to enter the Sweepstakes. For each unique referral who successfully completes the sweepstakes sign-up process, the referring participant will receive one (1) additional entry into the prize draw.
There is no limit to the number of referral-based entries a participant may earn.
Referrals must be genuine, verifiable, and completed by real individuals. Any referrals suspected to be fraudulent in nature, including but not limited to the use of bots, fake accounts, or self-referrals, may result in the disqualification of both the referrer and the referred account, at the sole discretion of Talentbank Sdn Bhd.
Fraud:
Talentbank Sdn Bhd maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward fraud, manipulation, or any attempt to compromise the fairness and integrity of the Sweepstakes. Any form of deceitful behaviour—including, but not limited to, the use of fake identities, automated bots, multiple accounts, false referrals, impersonation, or unauthorised use of another individual’s information—will result in immediate disqualification from the Sweepstakes.
The Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to audit, investigate, and verify the authenticity of any entry, referral, or participant. In the event that fraudulent activity is detected—whether before, during, or after the winner selection process—Talentbank Sdn Bhd reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify entries and prizes, and to pursue all remedies available under applicable laws.
Any individual or party found to be attempting to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes, whether by technical means, social manipulation, or other misconduct, may be subject to civil and criminal liability, and the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Winner Selection and Notification:
Winners will be selected via a random drawing conducted under the supervision of the Sponsor. The drawing shall occur after the conclusion of the Sweepstakes period.
Winners will be notified by email, using the email address provided during entry, within seven (7) working days of the drawing date. Talentbank Sdn Bhd shall not be held responsible for a winner’s failure to receive notification due to spam filters, incorrect email addresses, or other technical issues.
If a winner cannot be contacted, is found to be ineligible, fails to claim the prize within twenty-one (21) days of notification, or fails to submit any required declarations or releases within the stipulated time frame, the prize may be forfeited.
Rights Granted by You:
By submitting an entry, you grant to Talentbank Sdn Bhd, its affiliates, licensees, successors, and assigns, the irrevocable right to use, reproduce, display, perform, and distribute your entry information and likeness for promotional and marketing purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, your name, image, voice, biographical details, testimonial statements, and photos in all media formats, globally, without additional compensation or approval, unless prohibited by law.
Terms & Conditions:
Talentbank Sdn Bhd reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes should any technical or non-technical issue corrupt or affect the integrity of the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to virus infection, fraud, unauthorised intervention, system malfunction, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Talentbank Sdn Bhd also reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process or who violates the Official Rules.
Attempts to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes through cheating, hacking, or other deceptive practices will result in disqualification and may result in legal action. The Sponsor reserves the right to monitor and review entries to ensure fair play.
Newsletter Subscription:
By entering this Sweepstakes, you consent to receive promotional email communications from Talentbank Sdn Bhd. You may opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in each email communication.
Limitation of Liability:
By participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to release and hold harmless Talentbank Sdn Bhd, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, employees, agents, and representatives from any claims or liability arising from participation in the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to:
- injury, loss, or damage of any kind resulting from your participation;
- technical issues or failures related to computers, software, networks, or servers;
- unauthorized human intervention in the entry process;
- data corruption, loss, or theft;
- miscommunications or other issues beyond the control of the Sponsor.
Disputes:
This Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
As a condition of participating in the Sweepstakes, all participants agree that any dispute not resolved informally shall be individually resolved in the courts of Malaysia. No class actions or collective proceedings shall be permitted. Under no circumstances shall a participant be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages. Recovery is strictly limited to actual out-of-pocket costs directly related to entry into the Sweepstakes.
Privacy Policy:
All information submitted in connection with the Sweepstakes is subject to the Talentbank Sdn Bhd Privacy Policy. A copy may be found at:https://www.graduateschoiceaward.com/privacy
Winners List:
To request the names of winners for the current year, send an email to us with the subject line: “Please email me the winners list for the Talentbank Sdn Bhd Sweepstakes.”
Please note: For privacy and security purposes, the names of previous year’s winners will not be disclosed.
Sponsor Information:
This Sweepstakes is organised and administered by:
Talentbank Sdn Bhd
B-0-19, Plaza Damas 3, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Third Party Disclaimer:
This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with any Ministries, Universities, Employers, or social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, or Google.
By entering, you agree that any communications related to the Sweepstakes will be directed solely to Talentbank Sdn Bhd, and not to any third-party platform or organisation mentioned above.