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Forty-eight Malaysian university students from 41 institutions are participating in a month-long volunteer mission in Vietnam starting mid-July, undertaking community development projects alongside volunteers from Indonesia, Laos and Cambodia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured Malaysian youth that the government is responsive to their needs while calling on them to reject divisive ideologies and engage constructively.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for continuous development of patriotism and digital literacy among Malaysian youth, emphasizing their role in advancing the nation amid technological change.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has unveiled three strategic initiatives—Sekolah Parlimen, the National Service Training Programme, and Youth Parliament—designed to cultivate civic engagement and fortify political stability among Malaysia's younger generation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia's youth to honour the sacrifices made during the nation's independence movement, stressing the importance of understanding historical struggles for contemporary citizens.
Malaysia's Karnival Alam Kita 2026 launched in Johor to promote green lifestyle practices and environmental sustainability. The initiative includes a new Young Environmental Ambassador Programme targeting school students.
Malaysia's religious authorities are strengthening coordination across government agencies to counter the proliferation of heterodox Islamic teachings spreading via social media and messaging applications.
The UN's top communications official has urged young Malaysians to champion responsible social media use while demanding that tech platforms and governments take stronger action against misinformation and hate speech.
Malaysia's Ministry of Youth and Sports has instructed all Youth and Sports Skills Training Institutions to grant special leave to students who wish to vote in general elections, state elections, and by-elections.
Pakatan Harapan's Nor Zulaila Abd Ghani has expressed confidence in her chances for the Tiram state seat, citing encouraging feedback from voters during ground campaigning ahead of Johor's July 11 election.
A nationwide colouring competition organised by Yayasan KRU has set a new Malaysia Book of Records benchmark after engaging over 153,000 preschool children in an initiative combining creative expression with environmental awareness.