31/12/2023
On December 16, 2023, the YSEALI Council of Malaysia (YCOM) hosted the , marking , YSEALI's 10th anniversary. This event was the grand finale of four impactful community projects in Penang, Sarawak, and Johor, focusing on mental health awareness, tree planting, and maritime environmental education.
The festival kicked off with a speech from Mr. Manu Bhalla, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur ( ), followed by an inspiring keynote by our alumnus, YB Syerleena Abdul Rashid (.abdrashid ), Member of Parliament for Bukit Bendera. A special session titled ‘Reflections on – Celebrating a Decade of Empowerment’ featured four alumni sharing their experiences and aspirations for YSEALI's next decade.
Highlighting the festival, YCOM presented the inaugural YSEALI Alumni Malaysia Awards, honouring five outstanding YSEALI members:
✊ Civic Engagement: Norman Goh
🤝 Economic Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship: Baitulhusna Ahmad Zamri
📚 Education: Sirhajwan Idek
🌱 Environmental: Mogesh Sababathy
🥇 YSEALI Malaysia Icon Award: YB Lim Yi Wei