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Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says character education must encourage young people to voice opinions confidently, think critically, and respect differences. She emphasizes a mature nation thrives on understanding disagreement.
India's football programme faces systemic collapse despite the nation's 1.45 billion population. Ranked 138th globally and absent from next year's Asian Cup, the country requires generational reform and unified governance to mount a serious World Cup challenge.
Malaysia is offering free three-month AI software subscriptions to 100,000 youth aged 18–30 as part of its AI Nation 2030 vision. The programme launches August 31 following completion of digital skills modules on the Rakyat Digital platform.
Sultan Nazrin Shah presented decorations, medals and certificates to 239 scouts in Ipoh, marking Malaysia's pivotal position as headquarters of the World Scout Bureau and the movement's modernisation efforts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that Malaysia cannot achieve developed-nation status while its citizens remain entrenched in divisive politics and ideologies, calling on youth to spearhead a movement toward inclusive governance and national unity.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has been proclaimed president of the Federal Territories State Scouts Council, with a commitment of RM20,000 to support scouting activities and youth engagement programmes across Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Techlympics 2026 will run from July to September, aiming to attract 1.8 million student and youth participants across the nation. The fifth edition introduces an AI-powered learning platform and features 90 competitions spanning robotics, biotechnology, cybersecurity and renewable energy.
A 28-year-old syariah lawyer and 30-year-old primary school teacher have received top individual honours at the 2026 Melaka State-level National Youth Awards for their contributions to youth empowerment and community development.
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Pakatan Harapan candidate Ayna Soraya Badaruddin has proposed transforming Pantai Seri Menanti into a Youth Fishing and Leisure Hub to engage young people and stimulate economic growth in Sungai Balang.
Malaysia's Ministry of Youth and Sports has directed all youth and sports training institutions to consider granting special leave to students who need to vote in elections, recognising their civic duty.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised 17 Malaysian students for their outstanding performance at the 2016 Koala Excellence Olympiad Global Finals in Macau, where they won nine overall awards and 22 medals combined.
Malaysia's young hockey players have departed for Japan to compete in five matches as part of their preparation for the 2026 Men's Junior Asia Cup in China, with the team aiming to qualify for the World Cup.