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2 days ago
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Blend Islamic values with modern tech: Abang Jo
Published on: Monday, August 18, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 18, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey, Samantha Sulit Text Size: Musa officiates the event. Kota Kinabalu: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg called on young Muslim leaders to rise with integrity, embrace digital readiness and serve their communities with sincerity and compassion. 'At a time when Artificial Intelligence, digital communication and automation are shaping our societies, Muslims must not be left behind. 'Riseap envisions a future where traditional Islamic values are amplified through smart technology, and where preachers are digitally empowered while maintaining a strong identity,' he said. He was opening the Regional Islamic Da'wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (Riseap) International Youth Leadership Training 2025 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Saturday. The ceremony was graced by Governor Tun Musa Aman, while Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor was represented by Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Abang Johari, who is also Riseap President, said the event was a continuation of the International Da'i Training held in Kuala Lumpur earlier this year in collaboration with the International Da'wah Institute Perkim Kuala Lumpur (IDIPKL) and the Muslim Welfare Organisation Malaysia (Perkim). He said the week-long course would equip participants with the knowledge, values and practical skills required to meet the challenges of contemporary da'wah (Islamic outreach) and leadership. Some 22 youth representatives from 13 countries are attending, including Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Samoa. Tracing the history of Riseap, Abang Johari noted that it was founded on Nov 11, 1980 by first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra al-Haj, with the vision of uniting Muslim minorities across East Asia and the Pacific. From its 17 founding members, Riseap has now grown to include 52 organisations from 24 countries and territories, making it a vital regional platform for cooperation, solidarity and youth development. Abang Johari said Riseap has always championed unity (ukhuwah), empowerment and Islamic education, while also encouraging the use of Islamic social finance instruments such as Baitulmal and Waqf to support community growth and self-reliance. He stressed that one of Riseap's top priorities was the nurturing of young representatives who are spiritually grounded, socially responsible and globally aware. Abang Johari also encouraged member bodies to continue refining Islamic education curricula in ways that are suited to their own communities, emphasising inclusivity and collaboration. He said the programme in Sabah serves as a platform for delegates to exchange ideas, strengthen bonds of friendship and build mutual understanding between Islamic non-governmental organisations and other religious groups. The event, jointly organised by Riseap, IDIPKL-Perkim and Sabah Usia, marked another milestone in regional cooperation to empower Muslim youth leaders across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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4 days ago
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Youth leadership training key to shaping future: CM
Published on: Saturday, August 16, 2025 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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4 days ago
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Abang Johari calls on Muslim youth leaders to rise with integrity
Published on: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Published on: Sat, Aug 16, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Musa, Abang Johari and Shahelmey with others at the event. KOTA KINABALU: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged young Muslim leaders to uphold integrity, embrace digital readiness and serve their communities with sincerity and compassion. He made the call when delivering the opening address at the Regional Islamic Da'wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (Riseap) International Youth Leadership Training 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on Saturday. The event was graced by Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman, with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor represented by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. A total of 22 youth delegates from 13 countries are taking part in the week-long course, aimed at building leadership skills and enhancing da'wah (Islamic outreach) efforts through workshops and cultural exchange. Abang Johari reminded participants of Riseap's role since 1980 in uniting Muslim minorities across East Asia and the Pacific, while stressing the importance of adopting Artificial Intelligence and digital platforms in today's technology-driven world. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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12-06-2025
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Asean Muslim Youth leadership training in Kota Kinabalu
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji (third left) presenting a memento to Mohamad Marzuki while Sapawi (second left) and others look on. Kota Kinabalu: The nine-day Asean Muslim Youth Leadership Training programme jointly organised by the Regional Islamic Da'wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (Riseap), the United Sabah Islamic Association (Usia) and Council of Sabah Islamic NGOs, will be held here from August 16. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor was briefed on this by Riseap Honorary Secretary General Dato Mohamad Marzuki Mohamad Omar during a courtesy call at Menara Kinabalu here Tuesday. Advertisement Mohamad Marzuki informed the Chief Minister that among the objectives of the programme were to cultivate the internal moral compass necessary for Islamic leadership, provide tools and techniques for effective communication, conflict resolution and decision-making, as well as promote inclusivity and respect among youths from different Asean nations. Apart from that, the programme is also designed to encourage proactive engagement in community development and dakwah initiatives and to strengthen bonds among youths to build a resilient, peaceful and visionary Asean community. Mohamad Marzuki was accompanied by Usia President Datuk Sapawi Ahmad. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
