Rallying call for youths to step up

(From left) Parang, Shahidan and Mohamed Naseer waving the Jalur Gemilang at the Youth Day event. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

The Federal Territories Kuala Lumpur National Youth Day 2022 themed “This is Our Time” urged young people to step up in building the country.

Held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, the programme was organised by Federal Territories Ministry, the Federal Territories Youth and Sports Department, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and Federal Territories Youth Council (MBWP).

MBWP president Mohamed Naseer Mohamed said the event saw an encouraging response from youths all around Malaysia.

“This is in line with the Keluarga Malaysia concept.

“This year’s theme is a reminder to youths that they are the leaders of tomorrow,” he said.

The programme centred on seven segments, which were human capital; healthy lifestyle; economy; creativity, innovation and digitalisation; nationality and patriotism; from youth to youth, as well as youth entrepreneurship.

Booths on the seven segments were set up while self-defence demonstrations, musical performances and talks on self-development were also held.

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim took part in the closing ceremony.

Also present were Malaysia Youth Council president Mohd Izzat Afifi Abd Hamid, Federal Territories Youth and Sports Department director Asmori Sa’ahari, Federal Territories Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (management and socio economic) Datuk Parang Abai @ Thomas and DBKL Community Development and Urban Wellbeing Department director Ismadi Sakirin.