APPGM-SDG

Studies on Malaysian Indian Concerns and Sustainable Development Goals

Call For abstracts

APPGM-SDG 1st Organised Conference on Malaysian Indian Studies and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be held from 28 -29 Nov 2026 in Ipoh

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Why join?

This is more than just a conference — it’s a platform to:

Share your ideas and research
Engage in impactful SDG discussions
Connect with thought leaders, policymakers & changemakers
Contribute towards real solutions for the future

ABStract

A brief overview summarising the purpose, approach, and key outcomes of your study, highlighting its relevance to the conference theme and SDGs.

Maximum 300 words

Include 3–5 keywords

Written in English and Bahasa Melayu ​

Maximum 300 words

Include 3–5 keywords

Written in English and Bahasa Melayu ​

Include relevance to the conference theme and SDGs

Clearly state background, objective, methodology, and key findings​

Include relevance to the conference theme and SDGs

Use the guidelines and choose the suggested topics under the three thematic areas

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Sub-themes

01.

Political Leadership and Social Change in the Malaysian Indian Community

02.

Thought Leaders and Intellectual Perspectives on Community Development

03.

Multi-Dimensional Poverty among the Malaysian Indian Community
First Session

KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE

The first session was started on 8th March 2026 which brought together 62 participants, including Members of Parliament, researchers, academicians, community and NGO leaders, activists, book writers, APPGM-SDG staff, and Local Coordinators (LC). The programme provided an opportunity to discuss Political Leadership, Community Concerns and Findings from the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) study related to the Malaysian Indian community.

PUBLICATION

An Anthology of Social Thought on the Malaysian Indian Community (1965–2025) &

Political and Thought Leaders in the Malaysian Indian Community

important dates

30 April 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

31 May 2026

Acceptance Notification

1 July - 15 November 2026

Five webinars on thematic concerns based on paper writers’ abstracts

1 July - 21 November 2026

Conference registration and paper submission

28 - 29 November 2026

Conference date and venue, Ipoh

Registration Information