From Region to the World, Leading the Way for Sustainable Change
Nusantara Youth Forum 2025
Join us in shaping the future with innovative ideas and dynamic discussions at the Nusantara Youth Forum.
About the Nusantara Youth Forum
The Nusantara Youth Forum 2025 is an initiative aimed at providing a platform for youth from across the Nusantara region, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore, to come together, discuss, and share ideas on important issues that impact the future of youth in social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. This program promote a spirit of unity among the countries in the region through dialogue and collaboration in youth development.
Open Dialogue & Closing Remarks: YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz
Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry
YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz is Malaysia’s current Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry and a Senator in the Dewan Negara. A respected technocrat and former CEO of CIMB Group, he brings over 20 years of experience in finance and leadership. Tengku Zafrul previously served as Minister of Finance during the COVID-19 pandemic, steering Malaysia through economic recovery. He is passionate about sustainable development, youth empowerment, and driving Malaysia’s global trade and investment potential.
Open Dialogue : Mohd Izzat Afifi
President of Malaysia Youth Council
Mohd Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid currently serves as the President of the Malaysia Youth Council (Majlis Belia Malaysia – MBM), the country’s largest and oldest national youth umbrella body. A dedicated youth advocate, Izzat Afifi is known for championing youth empowerment, policy participation, and national unity through grassroots leadership and strategic partnerships.
Under his leadership, MBM continues to be a vital platform in shaping national youth discourse, fostering volunteerism, and strengthening youth representation at both local and international levels. His work bridges policy and community, driving the vision of youth as active nation-builders and agents of sustainable change.
Meet Our Esteemed Panelists
YB Syed Ahmad bin Abdul Rahman Alhadad
Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly
Syed Mohamed Arif
President
Perdana Fellows Alumni Association
Nadhira Nasywa Putri
The Second of Chief Executivee Senara Creative Artfest
Datuk Ts Dr. Roziah Mohd Janor
Chief Executive Officer
RMJ Nexus Sdn Bhd
Top 30 Women Excellence 2024 Award
Saiful Azhar Shaharun
President of Persekutuan Alumni UiTM Malaysia
Chairman of KOPROJAYA
I Komang Sukarma
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
PT Inovasi Tani Tarunira (Indonesia)
Dr. Wan Ahmad Hazman
Executive Director
Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS)
Sughita Kanniaseelan
Programme Leader
Education For Sustainable Development WWF-Malaysia
Luqman Hakim Md Zim
President
Kelab Belia Prihatin
Dyn Norahim
Podcaster
Soutudeen Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Ikmal Fareeq
Chief Executive Officer
Todak Fusion Sdn Bhd
Shaq Koyok
Activist
Indigenous Artist and Activist
Jamil Bakri
Chief Executive Officer
Government-Industry TVET Coordination Body (GITC)
Haji Khairul Anwar Haji Shazali
Secretary General
Sarawak Volunteers
Our Esteemed Sponsors and Partners
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