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BRIEF SPEECH by HON. DATUK HJ. IDRIS BIN HJ. HARON REPRESENTATIVE OF MALAYSIAN DELEGATES to ASIA_EUROPE YOUNG LEADERS SYMPOSIUM : SECOND CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG POLITICAL LEADERS Copenhagen, Denmark, October 2007  Mr.Speaker, fellow political leaders, Dignitories, and observers. I wish you all a very good afternoon. It is indeed a great honour to be given the opportunity to speak in this auspicious occasion on behalf of the young political leaders and youth leaders of Malaysia. Being In the first term as a parliamentarian and my first ASEM YPF experience, I could sense that this forum can and will become a tool for bridging the trans-regional cooperation between the European and Asian countries Allow me also to record our sincere thanks on the invitation and welcoming that the Malaysian delegates have received while participating in this Second Young Political Leader Symposium, here in the city of Copenhagen. 
As what was mentioned by Prime Minister, concerted efforts by all 47 participating countries in ASEM, in term of economic, cultural, politics, education, science and world peace can be achieved, if only, bilateral cooperation between us can be bonded.After 10 years of establishment, ASEM has already proven to be a platform where affiliation and alliances of not only trade or economic ties, but also promotes and enhanced better understanding of different, beautiful cultures in this world. Youth in Malaysia Malaysia’s total population is 26 million. Out of this, 11.1 million are those between 15 to 40 years old. In other words, 37% of Malaysian population is considered as “young”. Over the past few years, various youth development strategies and programmes have been implemented to nurture the potential and talents of young people, and to harness their energies towards national development. Malaysia is committed to the development of a resilient youth community that will contribute positively to nation building. Malaysian Youth Council (MYC) Let me provide a brief introduction about Malaysian Youth Council (MYC), which is the national coordinating body of 40 youth organizations in Malaysia. Almost 60 years ago, on 23rd July 1948, there was a concerted effort to gather 75 youth leaders from various youth organizations in Kuala Lumpur. This leads to formation of the Malaya Youth Council. The late Tun Abdul Rahman (the first Prime Minister of Malaysia) and Tun Abdul Razak Hussein (who later became the Second Prime Minister of Malaysia) played a prominent role by representing the then Malaya to the First World Assembly of Youth (WAY) held in Brussels. Its aim is to realize the objective of the National Development Policy i.e. to create generations of Malaysian youth with an integrated character in terms of spirit, mind and body, responsible, independent, strong in volunteerism, and patriotic. They are expected to be the protagonists towards the progress and prosperity of the people, religion and nation in accordance with Vision 2020 ~ i.e. a “timeline” whereby Malaysia is aspired to become another developed nation. MYC’s main functions are (I) to represents the interests of all youths in the country, (ii) to make representation and recommendation to the government and other organizations affecting the situation of youth, (iii) to sit in various government sub-committees dealing with issues, (iv) to participate in the annual dialogues with the Government such as Budget Dialogue, and (v) to jointly organize the National Youth Consultative Council. In Malaysia, we pride ourselves with a system that advocates for youth participation in all levels of decision-making. In fact, several leaders in government today come from youth movements. Even our Prime Minister. The Right Honorable Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, was active in the youth movements at the grassroots and even levels, having attended several WAY programmes in his youth. It is no wonder that the Right Honorable Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is so close to the young people of Malaysia, The Prime Minister’s heart and pulse are in tune with younger generation, and this has resulted in greater opportunities for youth to land leadership positions in Malaysia. We have the likes to the Right Honourable Datuk Seri Hj. Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam, President of the World Assembly of Youth, who has led youth at the grassroots, national and now at the international level. He continues to inspire young people in Malaysia and the world and is a staunch advocate for young people to be given opportunities to participate in decision-making processes. The president of the Asian Youth Council, the Right Honourable Dato’ Seri Mohamad Khir Toyo, is also a former leader of the Malaysian Youth Council who is holding a senior government position. In several other ministries and states, we have young people who have ascended to leadership positions in decision-making. We have Hishamudin Tun Hussein who have been groomed and pointed to be the national prominent young leader who is currently the minister of education of Malaysia. The most senior ministry in Malaysia. However, there is always more work to be done and more effort needed to increase youth participation, in Malaysia and around the world. Share of Experience We really appreciate that the organizing of this Young Political Leader Convention, by ASEF, it is a creative initiative for young Members of Parliament and members of NGOs from countries of different cultures and background to exchange views and ideas on ways to address myriad issues that we inherit today and tomorrow. This effort could educate and nurture mutual understanding amongst the institutions of politics and civil society to work together for the betterment of our global society. In this respect, more specifically in the realm of environment, we would like to share that Malaysia has concurred and signed a UN resolutions on various issues such as reforest ration and global warming. We recognized that their impact goes beyond one’s border. We hope that we will be able to table the resolutions from this convention in our respective parliaments to convince other fellow parliamentarians and the national leadership of its significance. Again, Our congratulation is to the Organizing Committee. Let us also not forget that, at the United Nations Millennium Summit held in New York in September 2000, the world leaders have committed to strengthening the global efforts for peace, democracy, good governance, and poverty eradication, while continuing to promote the principles of human rights and human dignity. Eight goals were agreed to be implemented, namely: (I) eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, (ii) achieve universal primary education, (iii) promote gender equality and empower women, (IV) reduce child mortality, (v) improve maternal health, (VI) combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, (vii) ensure environmental sustainability, and (viii) develop a global partnership for development. All these Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are expected to be achieved by the year 2015. Therefore, it is a challenge for us to make it a success. The issue here is that these challenges will continue to haunt us, not only those in the youth generation, but also the general public. These challenges do not seem to subside. Do we have the capabilities to address them once-and-for-all? Have we forgotten that these challenges occur because of some of our very own “misguided” policies? It is these “misguided” policies, wherever they are, that we must tackle head-on. Expectation for Future Conference We would like to record our gratitude on the opportunity for Malaysia to host the next Asia-Europe Young Political Leaders Symposium. We are confident that with what we have ~ facilities and experience, we would be able to repeat the success of this convention in Malaysia. In the next convention, we would like to explore some of the following issues. First, since Kenichi Ohmae’s thesis on the borderless world in 1990, the world has indeed become smaller and flat (Thomas L Friedman, The World is Flat (2005)). It is now a challenge on how the youth can play their role effectively to sustain the global development ethically. Second, as Asia rides on globalisation, the challenge is no longer on how to manage the present concept of globalisation but on how to make it work and benefit from it, as well as on how to influence and reshape the thinking process of globalization. This is to minimise its chances of going astray; thereby destroying economies and countries as well. The third issue to explore is new development that occurs in various parts of the globe such as a so-called phenomenon “urban apartheid”, new learning methods and technologies (in the form of distance education), new territories of cultures and new social contract for the next phase of globalization. We hope to think through these issues and where possible, draft our own responses as inputs to our respective governments’ policy decision making processes. As a Leading Youth Organization in Malaysia, we are of the opinion that our role will be more effective as a partner in nation-building, and we will continue our effort on the following: To ensure the human governance; the restoring of the dignity of the human person and satisfying the hunger for justice. There can be no dignity in poverty, sickness, deprivation, illiteracy and ignorance. There will be no dignity when women continue to be denied equal status, opportunities and remuneration. Our goal is to establish justice and equitable society. To play a greater contributor to the advancement of human civilization. Youth Organization should courage to promote Asian Heritage especially the elements in the culture and traditions. The important elements such the sanctity of the family, tolerance towards diversity, and compassion for the weak and the unfortunate. To engage in dialogues continuously to correct any misperception. We the youth of the Asia should take the lead, which is the sine qua non for the establishment of the universal community of the human race. This requires deeper appreciation, on the part of each of the great divides of humanity of the values which the other side lives by. Malaysia seeks and encourage, cooperation in terms of trade, tourism, cultural, education and strongly belief in inter regional affiliation with ASEAN and other governing bodies in the world. The objective of becoming a developed nation by the year 2020 is the Malaysia aspiration. The slogan "Malaysia Boleh" or "Malaysia we can “is the common ground of admiration. Come visit us and enjoy the spectacular and colorful cultures, seneries, and tasty cuisine in my country. Last but not least, I wish and hope that ASEF YPF will continue its effort in tackling matter that aroused and become a body that will evolve, gradually in the short, medium and long term, in seeking vast potentials and opportunities that can be achieved only with cooperation and bilateral relationship, and continuous efforts by all parties. Our or ASEF YPF theme should be, "One World, Understanding and Awareness. Different People of a Common Goal". It is in our humble opinion that the future youth relationship will be based on 3 Cs: CONSULTATION, COMPROMISE, CONSENSUS. “Experience is not what happens to you, it is what you do with what happens to you”. Lastly, I would like to thank ASEF and all ASEM country for selecting Malaysia as the next host country for this event. We are great pleasure to see all again in Malaysia 2009. |
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