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The Usahawan MADANI Mega 2026 seminar drew 6,877 participants across physical and online platforms, setting a Malaysia Book of Records benchmark for student entrepreneurship engagement.
Penang has approved RM129,900 in funding for 68 youth development programmes run by 48 associations, part of a broader RM200,000 allocation aimed at building skills, marketability and leadership among young people across the state.
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The Prime Minister's wife and Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia president attended a closing ceremony for the National Level Nature Camp 2026, which brought together 395 young participants for a three-day immersive educational programme.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing to introduce a cadet corps programme in schools nationwide, beginning with a pilot phase at selected institutions to instil anti-corruption values among students.
Kedah's Tokoh Maal Hijrah Dr Shukri Abdullah, 76, credits a two-week ISA detention in 1974 following student activism for catalysing his pursuit of excellence in education and three decades of motivational work guiding youth.
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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan has called on the country's youth to draw inspiration from Prophet Muhammad's teachings and principles of positive transformation, emphasising the relevance of these values for modern nation-building and community development.