Youth participation in diversity initiatives vital, says Youth Ministry

Ramona Mohd Razali (second from left) with US Embassy Kuala Lumpur Deputy Chief of Mission Micheal Newbil (third from right) during the YEALI Regional workshop in Kuala Lumpur. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Effective youth participation in efforts that promote diversity are essential for national development, says Youth and Sports Ministry deputy secretary-general Ramona Mohd Razali.

She said programmes that promote diversity and inclusiveness among youth leaders such as the Young South-East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) are important.