Youth leadership training key to shaping future: CM
Published on: Sat, Aug 16, 2025 Text Size: Musa officiates the event, while Abang Johari, Shahelmey and others look on. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the International Youth Leadership Training programme would play an important role in nurturing young leaders as future change-makers. He said the world needed their ideas, energy and vision to address challenges that required fresh perspectives and bold actions. Speaking at the opening of the programme at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) today, Hajiji stressed that youth must continue to rise to leadership challenges and their potential must be recognised and nurtured. His speech, delivered by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, emphasised the importance of encouraging young people to engage actively in community initiatives and leadership training. The week-long programme involves youth leaders from 12 South East Asia and Pacific countries, and is organised by the Regional Islamic Da'wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (Riseap) with the United Sabah Islamic Association (Usia), government agencies and NGOs. Hajiji urged participants to build connections, share experiences, and embrace new ideas, reminding them that leadership was about influence, responsibility and service to others. He expressed confidence that the training under Riseap's guidance would help participants become capable and competent leaders in line with the Malaysia Madani Government's goals and Sabah Maju Jaya Development Plan, while also thanking Riseap chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for choosing Sabah as host. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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