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The Sun
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN youths urge action on digital literacy, climate change
KUALA LUMPUR: Youths across ASEAN have called for urgent efforts to strengthen digital literacy and tackle climate change, identifying both as critical pillars for sustainable development and a greener future. Malaysian youth representative Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid said these issues received strong and encouraging feedback from ASEAN leaders, who expressed hope that the region's youth would take a more proactive role in shaping ASEAN's development, in line with ASEAN Vision 2045. 'We focused on youth development in a joint statement prepared by ASEAN youth representatives since last Wednesday,' he told reporters after the 4th ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth, held on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit here today. Izzat Afifi, who is also Malaysian Youth Council president, said the statement was well received, with leaders responding positively to the recommendations put forward by the youth delegates. During the session, which was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim along with ASEAN leaders and youth representatives, Izzat Afifi delivered the joint statement titled 'Youth for a Sustainable Future: Empowering Inclusion and Driving Change in ASEAN', outlining nine key points to enhance youth development across the region. Also present were Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh and Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim. Meanwhile, Michelle Ann M. Villanueva of the National Youth Council of the Philippines expressed appreciation for the opportunity to elevate youth voices at the regional level. 'We are heard, we matter, and it is just an amazing experience because the people in the highest positions - those involved in policymaking and decision-making for every country in ASEAN - were there, and they heard what we had to say,' she said. The 46th ASEAN Summit is being held under Malaysia's 2025 Chairmanship, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability.' This marks Malaysia's fifth time serving as ASEAN Chair, following previous terms in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. In conjunction with the summit, two high-level engagements -- the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit -- will also be convened, aimed at advancing regional and inter-regional cooperation.
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN Youths Urge Action On Digital Literacy, Climate Change
Malaysian representative and Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) President Mohd Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid (fourth left) delivers the ASEAN Youth statement at the ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth, held today in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Youths across ASEAN have called for urgent efforts to strengthen digital literacy and tackle climate change, identifying both as critical pillars for sustainable development and a greener future. Malaysian youth representative Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid said these issues received strong and encouraging feedback from ASEAN leaders, who expressed hope that the region's youth would take a more proactive role in shaping ASEAN's development, in line with ASEAN Vision 2045. 'We focused on youth development in a joint statement prepared by ASEAN youth representatives since last Wednesday,' he told reporters after the 4th ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth, held on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit here today. Izzat Afifi, who is also Malaysian Youth Council president, said the statement was well received, with leaders responding positively to the recommendations put forward by the youth delegates. During the session, which was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim along with ASEAN leaders and youth representatives, Izzat Afifi delivered the joint statement titled 'Youth for a Sustainable Future: Empowering Inclusion and Driving Change in ASEAN', outlining nine key points to enhance youth development across the region. Also present were Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh and Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim. Meanwhile, Michelle Ann M. Villanueva of the National Youth Council of the Philippines expressed appreciation for the opportunity to elevate youth voices at the regional level. 'We are heard, we matter, and it is just an amazing experience because the people in the highest positions - those involved in policymaking and decision-making for every country in ASEAN - were there, and they heard what we had to say,' she said. The 46th ASEAN Summit is being held under Malaysia's 2025 Chairmanship, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability.'
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN Work Plan on Youth serves as strategic framework to address substantive issues -- PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Work Plan on Youth serves as a strategic framework to address substantive issues, including political stability, economic, sustainability and climate change, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Considering the issues as a challenge, Anwar said it must be addressed as it is crucial for the younger generation. In this regard, he urged ASEAN youth to be vocal, principled, and conscious of the demands of the times, as their engagement is vital in shaping the region's future. 'What is critical for the youth is to be effective in the expression, voice of conscience, and be aware of the demands of the times,' he said in his opening remarks at the 4th ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth, here today. Anwar said ASEAN leaders commended youth delegates at ASEAN's Interface session, reaffirming their commitment to youth empowerment and regional cohesion. 'I must express our profound thanks and appreciation. I'm also extremely sorry that we place so much hope on you, not only to represent your countries, but to form this very cohesive, strong ASEAN bond,' he said. According to Anwar, the success of ASEAN is due to the commitment of the bloc's leaders; and therefore, the young generation should learn and work closely with their leaders. 'It's just so comfortable to work with them, to communicate with them, to learn from them – and of course, because of this, we are able to decide fast and speedily,' he said. The 4th ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth was held as part of the ongoing 46th ASEAN Summit. Also present were Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, and her deputy Adam Adli Abdul Halim. The 46th ASEAN Summit is being held under Malaysia's 2025 Chairmanship theme, 'Inclusivity and Sustainability.' This marks Malaysia's fifth term as ASEAN Chair, following previous chairmanships in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. In conjunction with the summit, two pivotal high-level engagements – the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit – will be convened, serving as strategic platforms to advance regional and inter-regional cooperation.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN Work Plan on Youth as framework to tackle key issues
KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Work Plan on Youth serves as a strategic framework to address substantive issues, including political stability, economic, sustainability and climate change, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Considering the issues as a challenge, Anwar said it must be addressed as it is crucial for the younger generation. In this regard, he urged ASEAN youth to be vocal, principled, and conscious of the demands of the times, as their engagement is vital in shaping the region's future. 'What is critical for the youth is to be effective in the expression, voice of conscience, and be aware of the demands of the times,' he said in his opening remarks at the 4th ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth, here today. Anwar said ASEAN leaders commended youth delegates at ASEAN's Interface session, reaffirming their commitment to youth empowerment and regional cohesion. 'I must express our profound thanks and appreciation. I'm also extremely sorry that we place so much hope on you, not only to represent your countries, but to form this very cohesive, strong ASEAN bond,' he said. According to Anwar, the success of ASEAN is due to the commitment of the bloc's leaders; and therefore, the young generation should learn and work closely with their leaders. 'It's just so comfortable to work with them, to communicate with them, to learn from them – and of course, because of this, we are able to decide fast and speedily,' he said. The 4th ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth was held as part of the ongoing 46th ASEAN Summit. Also present were Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, and her deputy Adam Adli Abdul Halim. The 46th ASEAN Summit is being held under Malaysia's 2025 Chairmanship theme, 'Inclusivity and Sustainability.' This marks Malaysia's fifth term as ASEAN Chair, following previous chairmanships in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. In conjunction with the summit, two pivotal high-level engagements – the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit – will be convened, serving as strategic platforms to advance regional and inter-regional cooperation.
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN Work Plan On Youth Serves As Strategic Framework To Address Substantive Issues -- PM Anwar
GENERAL Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers opening remarks during the Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Work Plan on Youth serves as a strategic framework to address substantive issues, including political stability, economic, sustainability and climate change, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Considering the issues as a challenge, Anwar said it must be addressed as it is crucial for the younger generation. In this regard, he urged ASEAN youth to be vocal, principled, and conscious of the demands of the times, as their engagement is vital in shaping the region's future. "What is critical for the youth is to be effective in the expression, voice of conscience, and be aware of the demands of the times," he said in his opening remarks at the 4th ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth, here today. Anwar said ASEAN leaders commended youth delegates at ASEAN's Interface session, reaffirming their commitment to youth empowerment and regional cohesion. "I must express our profound thanks and appreciation. I'm also extremely sorry that we place so much hope on you, not only to represent your countries, but to form this very cohesive, strong ASEAN bond," he said. According to Anwar, the success of ASEAN is due to the commitment of the bloc's leaders; and therefore, the young generation should learn and work closely with their leaders. "It's just so comfortable to work with them, to communicate with them, to learn from them – and of course, because of this, we are able to decide fast and speedily," he said. The 4th ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth was held as part of the ongoing 46th ASEAN Summit.
