THE Sidang Muda 2025 Programme, designed to expose youth to the workings of the state Legislative Assembly, is now open for registration until March 30.
Penang Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen announced that the programme, officially launched by the Penang Youth Development Corporation (PYDC), is now in its 11th edition since its inception in 2015.
“The programme has produced 263 alumni and remains committed to shaping quality young leaders.
“It serves as a platform for young people to express their views, understand their roles in a democratic system, and contribute to the progress of both the state and the nation,” Gooi told a press conference in Komtar today.
Open to youth aged 18 to 35 who have never participated in the programme before and are either originally from, studying, residing, or working in Penang, the Sidang Muda 2025 features an enhanced, comprehensive module, including:
• Public Speaking Workshop, Parliamentary Procedures & Motion Writing;
• Dialogue with Council Members/Briefing at Government Agencies;
• Visit to the Penang State Legislative Assembly;
• Field Sessions with State Executive Councillors (EXCO)/State Assembly Members (ADUN).
Participants must also be proficient in Bahasa Malaysia.
Additionally, a Sidang Muda 2025 Task Force has been established to provide guidance and monitor the programme’s implementation. This task force is led by State Speaker Datuk Seri Law Choo Kiang, with Gooi serving as the programme’s adviser.
Also present at the press conference were Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresen, Sungai Puyu assemblyman Phee Syn Tze, Seri Delima assemblyman Connie Tan, Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Wong Yuee Harng, PYDC board of directors Ahmad Zaki Shah and Chong Wei Hoong; and PYDC general manager Lum Chia How.
For more information and registration, visit the Sidang Muda website at https://sidangmuda.org.my/ or scan the QR code provided in the promotional materials.
For further enquiries, please contact:
- En. Afiq Razak at 013-519 9716 or via email at [email protected]
- Cik Nur Shafinaz at 013-541 0973 or via email at [email protected]
Story by K.H. Ong
Pix courtesy of YB Daniel Gooi’s office