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Malaysian-ASEAN Youth SDG Summit 2025
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Join hundreds of passionate youth from across Malaysia and ASEAN for an inspiring summit dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and leadership.
The Malaysian-ASEAN Youth SDG Summit 2025 offers
workshops, dialogues, and hands-on labs designed to empower the next generation of changemakers.

Malaysian-ASEAN Youth SDG Summit 2025
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Join hundreds of passionate youth from across Malaysia and ASEAN for an inspiring summit dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and leadership.
The Malaysian-ASEAN Youth SDG Summit 2025 offers
workshops, dialogues, and hands-on labs designed to empower the next generation of changemakers.

Summit Activities
What to Expect
SDG Labs

SDG Labs

Youth & Community Building
Youth in Politics and Governance
Sustainable Research and Academia
Corporate Sustainability and Youth Empowerment
SDG-Xplorers

SDG-Xplorers

Urban biodiversity and green spaces
Recycling systems and waste segregation
Rainforest ecosystems and biodiversity
Carbon capture and tree conservation
Emotional and psychological sustainability
Food waste management and composting
Utopia Night

Utopia Night

Youth leaders networking
Corporate & Mentor Engagement
Live jazz performances
Curated conversations

This segment is invitation-only. Interested individuals may express interest, and selected participants will be notified by 5 May 2025.

ESD Exhibition

ESD Exhibition

Local and regional best practices
Tools for sustainable learning environments
Solutions that promote climate literacy, inclusivity, and civic responsibility

Side Events

Projek Teh Tarik Rojak
MyDiplomacy
Introduction to Model United Nations
UNAM
Dream Lab: Malaysia in 2050
WWF
Building the Future We Want
Bahá'í, YMCA, Tzu Chi
SDG Labs
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What to Expect
SDG Labs

SDG Labs

Youth & Community Building
Youth in Politics and Governance
Sustainable Research and Academia
Corporate Sustainability and Youth Empowerment
SDG-Xplorers

SDG-Xplorers

Urban biodiversity and green spaces
Recycling systems and waste segregation
Rainforest ecosystems and biodiversity
Carbon capture and tree conservation
Emotional and psychological sustainability
Food waste management and composting
Utopia Night

Utopia Night

Youth leaders networking
Corporate & Mentor Engagement
Live jazz performances
Curated conversations

This segment is invitation-only. Interested individuals may express interest, and selected participants will be notified by 5 May 2025.

ESD Exhibition

ESD Exhibition

Local and regional best practices
Tools for sustainable learning environments
Solutions that promote climate literacy, inclusivity, and civic responsibility
SDG Labs
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Malaysian-ASEAN Youth SDG Summit 2025 - Program Schedule
Malaysian-ASEAN Youth SDG Summit 2025
Time Activity
Malaysian-ASEAN Youth SDG Summit 2025 (10 May 2025)
Secret Garden 1U SDG-Xplorers Side Events
10:30AM-11:00AM
Registration
11:15AM-12:10PM
Opening Ceremony & Inauguration

(11:15AM-11:25AM) Welcoming Address:
YB Dato' Sri Saifuddin bin Abdullah, Deputy Chair of APPGM-SDG

(11:30AM-11:40AM) Welcoming Speech:
Philus George, Director of Summit, APPGM-SDG

(11:40AM-11:50AM) Opening Address:
YBhg Dr Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, Secretary General, Ministry of Youth and Sports

(11:50PM-12:00PM) Gimmick

(12:00PM-12:10PM) Keynote Address:
Mr Robert Gass, UN Resident Coordinator a.i. and Representative, UNICEF Malaysia and Special Representative, Brunei Darussalam

12:10PM-1:30PM
Break / Lunch / ESD Tour
1:30PM-2:30PM
SDG Labs 1: Youth in Politics and Governance LAB 1
As youths increasingly take on roles as activists, local leaders, and movement builders, this Lab aims to provide a space to reflect on their role in political systems, civic engagement, and shaping public policies that align with the SDGs.
Moderator: Prof. Dato Dr Rashila Ramli
S1: Azim Bakhtiar S2: Afirul Idris S3: Daniel Lim
SDG-Xplorers (Group 1)
2:00PM-4:00PM
Dream Lab: Malaysia in 2050
WWF (12:30PM-1:30PM)
2:45PM-3:45PM
SDG Labs 2: Youth & Community Building LAB 2
This panel will discuss youth-led grassroots initiatives that are driving sustainable change from a bottom-up approach. Much of the real transformative work is happening at the community level for SDG Localisation.
Moderator: James Ryan Raj
S1: Shazrean Shah S2: Siti Nurainin S3: Vinoshalatha Veloo
Projek Teh Tarik Rojak
MyDiplomacy (1:45PM-2:45PM)
4:00PM-5:00PM
SDG Labs 3: Youth-Led Research and Campus Advocacy LAB 3
This session highlights the role of youth researchers, student advocates, and academic-based initiatives in driving the Sustainable Development Goals within and beyond campus settings.
Moderator: Philus George
S1: Jenny Ooi S2: Hasnatul Syakira S3: Fikry Soekery
SDG-Xplorers (Group 2)
4:00PM-6:00PM
Introduction to Model United Nations and Different National Perspective
UNAM (3:00PM-4:00PM)
5:15PM-6:15PM
SDG Labs 4: Corporate Sustainability and Youth Empowerment LAB 4
This panel will unpack how corporate companies and media agencies can meaningfully engage, empower, and co-create with youth to drive SDG-aligned strategies in ESG, CSR, SDG and talent development.
Moderator: Zoel Ng
S1: Pathma Seelan S2: Max Sim S3: Song Yong Xin S4: Saparguly Mahtumov
Building the Future We Want: Youth Lab through Play
Bahá'í International Community, YMCA, Tzu Chi Foundation (4:15PM-5:15PM)
5:00PM-7:00PM
Break
7:00PM-9:00PM
UTOPIA NIGHT: Jazz Music & Networking
SDG Summit Speakers
SDG Lab 1: Youth in Politics & Governance
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Youth & Community Building
Speaker 4
Speaker 5
Speaker 6
Youth-Led Research and Campus Advocacy
Speaker 7
Speaker 8
Speaker 9
Corporate Sustainability and Youth Empowerment
Speaker 10
Speaker 11
Speaker 12
Speaker 13
About the Organisers

About the Organisers

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APPGM-SDG

The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) is a bipartisan platform officially endorsed by the Malaysian Parliament. Currently working with 143 Members of Parliament and aiming to cover all 222 constituencies by 2029, APPGM-SDG is committed to localising and advancing the 2030 SDG Agenda. With a network of over 900 cross-sector partners, the group champions inclusive collaboration to drive meaningful, grassroots impact across communities nationwide.

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MySDG Academy

MySDG Academy is the training centre of APPGM-SDG Secretariat and Society for Promotion of SDGs, committed to amplifying awareness of the SDGs and fostering skill development at grassroots levels, government offices, civil societies, corporate companies and youth leaders. MySDG Academy also hosts regional and international conferences on local and global SDG developments. We are currently connected with our 400 local and regional partners in accelerating SDGs. Signature platforms include the MySDG International Conference, ESG and SDG HRD-claimable training programmes, the Youth SDG Summit, Young Politician Workshop, and the Youth Agents Programme.

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FAQ Page

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is this summit for?
This summit is open to youth leaders, students, NGOs, civil society advocates, corporates, academics, and government officers who care about sustainability and youth empowerment.
Is the summit open to ASEAN youth outside Malaysia?
Yes! ASEAN-based youth currently residing or studying in Malaysia are encouraged to join.
Do I need to attend the whole day?
Not necessarily, but we recommend participating in at least one SDG Lab, one interactive session, and Utopia Night to get the full experience.
How do I register and get my ticket?
Tickets can be purchased via Ticket2u. Click the "Get Ticket" button on the homepage to secure your spot.
Can I exhibit my project or startup?
Yes! Apply through our ESD Exhibition form. Limited slots are available. Please submit your application here before 28 April 2025 and we shall get back to you by 30 April 2025 if your project is selected.
Is there financial support for travel or accommodations?
Currently, the summit does not provide travel grants. Participants have to bear their own cost.

If you have further questions, feel free to email:

Zoel Ng | zoelng@appgm-sdg.com

Philus George | philusgeorge@gmail.com

Contact Us

Contact Us

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