

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
Submit Your Abstract
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
Abstract Submission Deadline
Acceptance Notification
Five webinars on thematic concerns based on paper writers’ abstracts
Conference registration and paper submission
Conference date and venue, Ipoh
Registration Information
- Registration Fee: No registration fee is required for participation in the conference.
- Accommodation: Paper writers and participants are required to arrange and self-finance their own accommodation.
- Travel: Travel and other personal expenses are to be borne by the paper writers and participants

