An Invitation to Youth Cooperation Between Russia and Malaysia 21-26 May 2014, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Administrative Capital, Malaysia
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Following on from my fist article in the RIAC blog page – “A Step forward in Cooperation between Malaysia and Russia” dated 4 March 2014, I am happy to inform all readers of the RIAC blog page and friends of the RIAC that the Malaysian Government extends a warm welcome to Russian Youth, Youth Organisations and Universities to participate in the Malaysian International Youth Exchange (MIYE) 2014 from the 21rd to 26th of May 2014 in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, the Administrative Capital of Malaysia.
This International Exchange organised in conjunction with the 46th National Youth Day Festival is being organised and hosted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the International Youth Centre of Government of Malaysia in cooperation with the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) and the Committee for ASEAN Youth Cooperation (CAYC). The theme “Towards Strengthening Youth Participation in Preserving Culture and Heritage goal is to enhance and strengthen mutual understanding of cultural diversity and similarities in ASEAN and other countries in the World. The programme week celebration will include a multitude of events – workshops, Exhibitions, performances, Heritage walks and discussions. The International Youth Exchange will commence with a one day Conference held at the Istana Negara (National Palace). All local costs, accommodation, transportation and meals, will be borne by the Organisers, with the exception of Airfare and daily allowances, which are not included.
Malaysia youth cooperation with Russia over the past few years has not been at its strongest, but we would like to move toward a much better working relationship.
There is much misunderstanding of how youth are involved in Russia’s development as active citizen in Malaysia, with the exception of what International Media houses like the CNN, BBC and Al Jezeera tell us. This information is often not factual, suggesting Russian youth are of the old Soviet style of “Youth Brigades of foot soldiers of Communist Soviet Union” or youth disaffected with the Russian Leadership. Unfortunately this has been deeply implanted in the minds of many Malaysians. We do not know or understand much about youth activities in development – arts and cultural or education and sports or entrepreneurship in the New Russia. Likewise many Russian youth may not know much about Malaysia, with the exception of the new of tragic ill-fated loss of our MH370 aeroplane recently.
Therefore this event will provide a great platform for building new friendships and long-term partnerships between Malaysian and Russian society, and to dismiss myths created by the International Media houses.
As a former Malaysian foreign student in UK myself many years ago, who was elected to by British students to become the National Treasurer and Chairperson of the International Student Committee of the National Union of Students UK, I personally know the benefits of getting young people together to share information, discuss ideas and most importantly build close friendships, to promote International Solidarity to building a peaceful and better world.
As the aim of the Russian International Affairs Council is to promote cooperation and international peace, this call for Russian youth participation in the Malaysian International Youth Exchange in my blog will hopefully enable members and supporters of RIAC to have sufficient information fully encourage and promote participation of Russian youth in this event.
For further information please contact Ms.Azura Abidin, Director, International Youth Centre, Ministry of Youth and Sport, Government of Malaysia at: azura@kbs.gov.my or Ms.Maria Gurova at RIAC.
Eugene F.R.Arokiasamy
President A Book for A Friend Society Malaysia
and CEO, AOC-Razon.
