Chong Sin Woon (second from left) is accompanied by Malaysia's Eight Major Chinese Youth-Based Organisations (EMCO) President Yong Kuei Yoong (third from left) and Huazong Youth Section Chief Samuel Ng Chee Pin (right) during a panel discussion titled National Vision and the New Role of Youth moderated by Ai FM deejay Koo Shu Leen. —LOW LAY PHON/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Nurturing inclusivity in school activities must be prioritised to help bridge cultural differences and promote understanding, say community stakeholders.
“It is only when people share common experiences that they truly understand one another,” said Huazong Youth Section Chief Samuel Ng Chee Pin.
Ng added that it is essential to give students shared experiences so they can more clearly understand each other and engage in genuine dialogue.
“What we learn in textbooks is often different from how things work in practice,” he said, during a panel discussion titled National Vision and the New Role of Youth.
The discussion was held in conjunction with the Malaysian Chinese Youth summit on Saturday (Jan 10), which also saw in-depth discussions on nation-building, technological advancements and political participation among Malaysian Chinese youths.
The Summit, which took place at Dewan San Choon in Wisma MCA, saw participation from some 250 youths.
Among those in attendance were MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon, secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon, youth chief Ling Tian Soon and organising chairman Chong Yew Chuan.
