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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Rukun Tetangga turns 50 with fresh focus on youth, unity and volunteerism, says deputy unity minister
CHUKAI, June 21 — The National Unity Ministry is implementing various initiatives to boost youth participation in Rukun Tetangga (RT) activities, said Deputy Minister K. Saraswathy. She said this includes introducing the Progressive Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) concept, which involves community-based economic projects aimed at increasing household income, particularly among young people. 'This year marks the 50th anniversary of RT. What started as a community safety team has now grown to include initiatives such as the Unity Squad and patrol units, among others. 'Therefore, we are encouraging more young people to join RT so they can play an active role within their communities,' she told reporters after officiating the Terengganu-level Unity Week celebration at Arena Square here today. Also present was state Welfare, Women's Development, Family and National Unity Committee chairman Maliaman Kassim. Saraswathy said there are currently 8,565 KRT nationwide, including more than 500 in Terengganu, serving as the backbone of the government's efforts to foster community unity. She said this reflects the growing spirit of volunteerism and consensus among Malaysians. 'RTs also play an important role in addressing issues or tensions within communities, including incidents that go viral on social media. They consistently work together with authorities such as the Royal Malaysia Police to help defuse such situations,' she said. — Bernama
Zawya
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) launches country-wide youth consultations on the political process and starts by meeting youth in four cities
Youth represent 38 per cent of the population (NESDB statistics) in Libya and their voices must be included in the political process. To support this, in addition to its regular meetings with youth (aged 18-35), the United Nations Support Mission in Libya is launching a wider programme with the aim to engage 500 young men and women across Libya in the coming months. As part of its broader efforts to engage the community on the Advisory Committee's recommendations on how to take Libya to elections and unify institutions, UNSMIL is conducting dedicated meetings with youth representatives, both online and in-person. More information about how young men and women can get involved can be found here. In addition, UNSMIL has also launched an online poll to ensure that a wider audience can be reached. 'As we develop the next steps of the political process, we want to hear everyone's views,' said Special Representative of the Secretary General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh. 'Youth are a driving force that can help shape the future of this country. They have specific needs and concerns, and they bring different perspectives that can inform decision-making. We want to hear directly from them because a process that is meant for the Libyan people needs the meaningful participation of all Libyan people.' UNSMIL has already met with youth in Zintan, Misrata, Benghazi and Nalut to discuss the Advisory Committee recommendations. Participants called for better access to economic and employment opportunities, unified government institutions, more representation and inclusion in decision-making processes, access to services, fair and equitable resource distribution. They also shared their ideas around decentralisation and political inclusion. Through these consultations and online polling, the Mission will capture youth recommendations and ideas and ensure they are fed into the decision-making process on next steps. UNSMIL published the Executive Summary of the Advisory Committee's Report in May, including its four proposed options to move the political process forward. The public consultation and survey ask people to put forward their recommendations and ideas and decided which of these options they would prefer: Conducting presidential and legislative elections simultaneously; Conducting parliamentary elections first, followed by the adoption of a permanent constitution; Adopting a permanent constitution before elections; or Establishing a political dialogue committee, based on the Libyan Political Agreement to finalize electoral laws, executive authority and permanent constitution. More information on the youth consultations and how to get involved can be found here. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Free Malaysia Today
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PKR aims at 40% women, youth candidates for GE16
PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar stressed that a party in government must remain resilient and continue strengthening its ideals. JOHOR BAHRU : PKR wants at least 40% of its candidates in the 16th general election (GE16) to be women and youths, its deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar said. She said a major focus of the PKR congress was on how the party can carry out internal reforms to better equip the party to face future challenges. 'As we move into the 24 months leading up to GE16, we aim to fully harness the power and voices of women and young people,' she told a press conference after the congress at the Persada International Convention Centre. She said that a party in government must remain resilient and continue strengthening its ideals. 'Whether one wins or loses in this round of party elections, the most important thing is to uphold our camaraderie,' she added. Separately, Nurul Izzah praised former PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail for openly expressing his thoughts to party delegates. 'Today isn't just about the speeches. We want everyone at every level, from central, state or division, to meet and reflect, offering constructive criticism and continuing to work together,' she added. Earlier, Saifuddin, speaking in his capacity as Pakatan Harapan secretary-general, admitted that he feared the possibility of the party losing Rafizi Ramli. The home minister said he had mixed feelings after the results of the deputy president race were announced in favour of Nurul Izzah yesterday. Nurul Izzah secured 9,803 votes, winning in the straight fight with Rafizi for the party's deputy presidency.
