Empowering Youths to Shape a Stronger Future
Youth are the foundation of tomorrow’s nation. They hold the potential, creativity, and leadership needed to build a stronger and more inclusive future. While the importance of nurturing young minds is widely acknowledged, today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape presents new and complex challenges. Young people are increasingly exposed to negative influences, peer pressure, cybercrime, bullying, […]
Program Memperkasa Belia Berisiko: Jana Ekonomi Digital, Bina Daya Tahan
Program Memperkasa Belia Berisiko: Jana Ekonomi Digital, Bina Daya Tahan anjuran APPGM-SDG bermula dengan pengenalan terhadap realiti kehidupan golongan belia yang sering berdepan dengan cabaran ekonomi, sosial dan digital. Ramai antara mereka tidak mempunyai pekerjaan tetap, kurang keyakinan diri serta ketinggalan dalam literasi teknologi. Keadaan ini menjadikan mereka mudah terpinggir daripada arus pembangunan dan sukar […]
Weaving Empowerment: The Rise of Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Larut by James Ryan Raj
“I was thrilled when I received a call from Dr. Thanaraj one morning, informing me that APPGM-SDG had approved funding for our rural women’s skills and entrepreneurship programme,” shared Pn. Arifah, in her opening remarks at the closing ceremony of the tailoring and printing project in Sungai Jernih, Ijok, Larut. Held on 22 November, the […]
Empowering a Future: APPGM-SDG and Tamil Teachers of Perak Lift SPM Students Toward Success
Education has long been described as the world’s greatest equaliser, and Nelson Mandela’s powerful reminder—“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”—rings especially true in communities striving for opportunity. In Perak’s Larut Parliament, that message took on renewed meaning through a transformational initiative aimed at uplifting Form 5 students […]
Community Harmony, Women Empowerment & Social Development: Insights from an Online Side Event Discussion from Doha Social Development Summit 2025
In conjunction with the Social Development Summit held in Doha on November 4, 2025, an engaging online discussion brought together changemakers, scholars, and community practitioners from across Asia to reflect on the intertwined themes of Community Harmony, Women’s Empowerment, and Social Development. The event, held from 7–9 p.m. (Malaysia) / 2–4 p.m. (Doha), was jointly […]
Youth Empowerment in Kampung Temila: Reviving Rural Livelihoods Through Sustainable Fish Farming By James Raj
Just 25 minutes from the bustling town of Kota Bharu lies the serene and green village of Kampung Temila, a community that is quietly making waves in youth empowerment and rural sustainability. Recently, the village welcomed visitors, including Prof. Denison, James Ryan Raj, Ms. Shahida, and YB Nik Muhammad Zawawi, the Member of Parliament for […]
Faith, Service, and Community: A Meaningful Visit to YB Nik Muhammad Zawawi in Pasir Puteh By James Raj
It was a bright and cheerful Saturday morning of 25 th October when the APPGM-SDG team paid a courtesy visit to Yang Berhormat Nik Muhammad Zawawi, Member of Parliament for Pasir Puteh. The visit aimed to strengthen working relationships and foster closer collaboration in advancing the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the […]
Empowering Women, Empowering Communities: Pasir Puteh Women Rise Through Skills and Determination By James Raj
When a woman is empowered, her entire family—and by extension, her community—thrives. This belief lies at the heart of the APPGM-SDG’s women empowerment initiatives, which have transformed the lives of women across Malaysia through skill development and entrepreneurship training. In line with this vision, APPGM-SDG funded a structured skills program in Kampung Panggong, Pasir Puteh, […]
APPGM-SDG Shares Social Innovation Insights at Festival IDEA@Kedah
The Festival IDEA@Kedah: Briefing on Social Innovation Grant under APPGM-SDG took place on 10 October 2025 (Friday) at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). The event, held in conjunction with the Academic Month Celebration organized by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), brought together academic leaders, researchers, and community innovators to explore the intersection between innovation, sustainability, […]