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MAKMAL TRANSFORMASI PEMBANGUNAN
BELIA
(DEWAN BELIA)
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Transformation Initiatives
Malaysian Youth Park
(MyPark)
Dewan Belia Malaysia
MYCorps Volunteers
The Leader
Mentorship Programme
Youth Icons
Virtual Youth Resource Centre (VyRec)
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Dewan Belia Malaysia amplifies the hopes of a better future for the current
younger generation
instils positive values, promotes critical
thinking and provides a platform for
collectively solving issues
Effective forum in
the right channel
Congregation of 306 youth representatives
from all around Malaysia
Constituency
representatives (222)
IPT representatives
(10)
MBM representatives
(69)
Representatives
from non-Youth (e.g.
environmental)
NGOs (5)
The voice of the
young is heard
and handled in a
transparent
manner
Issues to be
managed and
solved in an
integrated
approach
Source : KBS Youth Lab
What it takes to make it happen
306 capable young leaders
Partnership with relevant
government agencies to translate
Dewan resolutions into policy and
action
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DEWAN BELIA MALAYSIA Executive Summary
Majlis Perundingan Belia Negara (MPBN) was established in 1971 but it is viewed
as being less prominent compared to a "Youth Parliament".
MPBN is more likely to be seen as a consultative forum between representatives
of persatuan belia registered under ROY and the Government. Voices of youths
not registered under ROY is not highlighted or addressed adequately to the
Government.
The proposed establishment of Dewan Belia Malaysia (transformation of MPBN)
will serve as a forum to hear, transmit, manage and address the issue of the
younger generation through representatives selected. The representative is
attends Dewan Belia to convey the views and ideas of the youth in their
constituency.
The impact towards the establishment of Dewan Belia Malaysia are as follows :
- The voice of a broader range of youths are heard, managed and handled in a
transparent manner
- Issues concerning youths are managed in an integrated approach
- Youths are involved in the nation building process
The cost required : RM1,228,800 per year
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Case for action
Context
(What is the current situation today? What
data can we get to show the current
situation?)
In 2010, There are 11.5 million
youths (aged 15 40) in Malaysia.
71 % of that youth population are in
the age of 18 to 30 years old. Out of
11.4 million Gen Y (9 28 years old)
in Malaysia, 82 % do not join youth
organisations affiliated with MBM.
Generally Malaysian youth especially
Gen-Y are shying away from
traditional youth organisations
leading to low participation rates
(only 2.1 million are registered
members of youth organizations)
Complication
(What issues have arisen that has made this an
important matter to be addressed? Any roadblocks?
Hurdles? Setback? Challenges?)
Although the existing composition of MPBN
was reorganized in 2008, as a whole MPBN
is still viewed as a forum which is
monopolized by representatives of youth
societies.
Issues regarding non persatuan belia youths
are rarely highlighted nor discussed in
MPBN. (MPBN Sidang 2 2009-2010 Report
shows that out of 13 issues raised and
discussed, only 4 issues related to non
persatuan belia youth)
Source: KBS Youth Lab
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Most young Malaysians wish for more improvements in areas of
democracy and national unity
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33
100
24
Total
Respondents
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Economic
development
Transparency
of the civil
service
Freedom
of speech
Inter-religious
understanding
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Policies
pertaining to
race (e.g.
quotas)
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None of
the above
Poll: If you had the power to change one thing in the country, what
would that be?, March 2010
Percentage
Total respondents = 1000 persons
Source: BN Youth Lab polling, March 2010
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Malaysian Young Generation (Age-Based Composition)
100%
30-35 yrs old
24-29 yrs old
18-23 yrs old
37%
34%
29%
(2,496,734)
(2,888,869)
(3,100,892)
Youth aged 18-29 = 5,385,603
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Youth Parliaments All Around The World
New Zealand
Youth Parliament
Western Australia
Youth Parliament
Philippines National
Youth Parliament
Youth Parliament
of Pakistan
Nigerian
Youth Parliament
Western Canada
Youth Parliament
United Kingdom
Youth Parliament
India Youth
Parliament
European
Youth Parliament
Afghanistan
Youth Parliament
Scottish
Youth Parliament
Ghana National
Youth Parliament
Morrocan
Youth Parliament
Lithuania
Youth Parliament
Slovenian
Youth Parliament
Haitian
Youth Parliament
Ontario
Youth Parliament
British Columbia
Youth Parliament
Timor Leste
Youth Parliament
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CASE STUDY AND COMPARISION Youth Parliaments around the world
LOGO COUNTRY AGE FREQUENCY
OF
MEEETING
KEY OBJECTIVE NUMBER
OF
MEMBERS
SELECTION
CRITERIA
PAKISTAN 18-29 30 days per
year
To provide opportunities that
connect and link those with the
talent, desire and skills for
community service with those who
need them.
60
Across
country for 1
year term
UNITED
KINDGOM
11-18 Once a year To use their voice in creative ways
to bring about social change
600 Elected
Nationwide
through voting
system
PHILIPPINES 15-30 Once every
2 Year ( 2-3
Days)
The Youth Parliament shall be a
venue for young men and women
to participate in the national
decision-making processes of the -
government.
160
Selected
Nationwide
SCOTLAND 14-25 3 times a year Empowers young people by truly
involving them in the decision
making process
200 2 Parlimentary
representative
being elected
EUROPEAN 16-20 3 times a year
(9 Days)
Provide a forum in which young
people of Europe can express their
own opinions
270
(34
Countries)
Each
Countries
representative
MALAYSIA 18-40 Twice a year (3
days)
To create a formal platform for
young Malaysians to discuss
issues on development of Young
Malaysians.
306 222
parliamentary
representative
(2 Year Term)
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Composition of Majlis Perundingan Belia Negara (Total 142)
142
10
15
25
20
69
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JBSN
Director
General
1
Relevant
Govt
Agencies
State
Govt
Reps
Appointed
Members
KBS
Senior
Officials
Exco &
Dewan
Tertinggi
KBS
Minister
TOTAL
1
KBS
Senior
Official
10
Composition of Dewan Belia Malaysia (Total 306)
69
306
222
Parliamentary
& Constituency
Reps
EXCO &
DT MBM
10
TOTAL Non Youth NGOs IPT Student
Reps
5
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Concept of Dewan Belia Malaysia
Objective
1. Platform for Youth Voice
2. Voice of Youth Issue
3. Early exposure to parliament
democracy
4. Linkage between youth and
Government
Resolution
Jawatankuasa
Kabinet
Pembangunan
Belia
Methodology
COMPOSITION
Constituency
Representatives:
222
Majlis Belia
Malaysia: 69
IPT Student
Representatives-
10
Non ROY
Registered NGO-5
TOTAL : 306
FORMAT:
Debate
Twice a year sitting
sessions (June &
December)
3 days each sitting
RULES AND
REGULATION
Standing order
adapted from best
practices of
parliaments around
the world
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Action oriented approach is taken to escalate grass root issues to the
highest level of decision makers
JKPB
DBM
National Youth Issues/
PARLIAMENTARY
CONSTITUENCY)
(Grass Root Issues)
K
P
I
Issues and Recommendations
presented at JKPB Meeting
Dewan discuss youth issues
and propose
recommendations
Youth issues raised to
parliamentary representatives
to be discuss in the Dewan
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Proposal on selection methods of 222 Parliamentary constituency
representations
Methods to select the 222
Parliamentary Constituency
Representatives
Online Application
Reps Appointed
by MPs
Selection of Reps
by Search
Committee (grass
root level)
Establishment of
Majlis Belia
Parlimen
Option 1 Option 2
Option 3 Option 4
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Proposal on selection methods of 222 Parliamentary constituency
representations
METHOD PROs CONs
Online Application
(ICT)
Period- 2 months
Short listing by secretariat
Interview
Social media based
More youth
participation
Latest trend
Difficulties in getting
right candidates
More time for
screening process
Reps appointed by
MPs
Reps appointed by MPs of
relevant constituency
Easier process of
getting candidates
Good rapport
between MPs and
Reps
Political based
appointment
May not be right youth
reps
Selection of
Reps by Search
Committee
(Grass Root
Level)
Application by candidates
Identification of candidates
by search committee
Commitment of State
Government, MPs, DOs &
local Youth Organisation
Obtain the signatures of at
least 100 youth to support
their nominations
Participation of
relevant parties
in selection of
reps
Chances in
getting the right
youth reps
Longer period in
selection process
Establishment of
Majlis Belia
Parlimen
Establishment of Majlis Belia
Parlimen in every Parliamentary
Constituency
Chairman of MBP to represent
constituency in DBM
More systematic
approach in selection
of reps
The reps appointed
among youth Leaders
No involvement of Non
Persatuan Belia Youth
Lab recommendation
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Criteria for representatives in Dewan Belia Malaysia
Age Between 18 30 Years
Have debating abilities
Posses leadership qualities, actively involved in
community programmes an advantage
The 222 representatives must speak on behalf of their local
community not the organisation that they are affiliated to
Not a bankrupt
Have not been convicted in any criminal offense
Well-informed and have fairly good knowledge of
localised issues
Aware of the nations social, economical and political
issues
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4
5
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7
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Description of recommendation
Description
(Why is this recommendation necessary? What are the benefits? ? How would you describe
the idea? How does the idea work? What is the concept/approach?)
o This initiative aims to identify and nurture national leaders of the future by
providing a platform for high potential youth leaders to interact with fellow
youth leaders in a parliamentary-like environment
o KBS will choose the most appropriate method (from 4 methods proposed
earlier) to obtain the 222 delegates. The importance of these 222 is that it will
cover the representation of the whole youth population in Malaysia
o Youth delegates will debate on issues identified, and then proceed to discuss
and formulate action plans and parties responsible to take action for the
issues affecting youth. To identify the party responsible is important in order to
solve the issues, not just having ideas and plans without coming to the
solution at the end of the day
Source: KBS Youth Lab
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Drivers of success and expected impact
Drivers and enablers of success
(What are the factors that can lead to success?
What prerequisites needs to be met in order for
success to be achievable?)
o The right candidates selected as
youth representatives
o Support from relevant government
agencies to solve issues raised in
the Dewan
o Full commitment and involvement
by all Members of Dewan Belia
Malaysia during sitting
Expected impact
(What specific achievements are
expected? How many youths would
benefit from this initiative? Any intangible
benefits?)
o Develop leadership capabilities
among members of the Dewan
o The voice of youth is heard,
managed and handled in a
transparent manner
Source: KBS Youth Lab
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Stakeholder Management Map
Approved
Needs attention
Off-track
Stakeholder Representative Next interaction Last interaction Comments Status
Mr. Abdul Azim Aziz
Mr. Adi Bukhari
Novamber 15, 2010 Avoid involvement of political parties
during selction process
Mr. Mohd. Firdaus
Mr. Bernard Eng
Mr. Mohd Fadhil
Minimum age for representatives is 18
Minimum period for each commencement is 5
days
Mr. Muizzudin Md
Fared
MPBN Secretariat Mr. Zurihanmi
Mr. Syameil
Novamber 15, 2010 Review involvement of reps of
Government Agencies
Review commitment among youth
societies reps
Malaysian Youth
Council
Mr. Mohd Zaidi ,
Secretary General
Novamber 15, 2010 Agreed on the establishment of Dewan
Belia Malaysia
Ask for more reps from MYC
YB Dato SK Devamany Novamber 18, 2010
Global Model United
Nation Participants
Source: KBS Youth Lab
Agreed on the establishment of Dewan
Belia Malaysia
Proposed maximum age of 35 years old
Malaysian Indian
Community
Ministry of Higher
Education
YB Dato Saifuddin
Abdullah
Novamber 22, 2010
Agreed on the establishment of Dewan
Belia Malaysia as new transformation of
MPBN
Avoid politician involvement in selection
of reps
Involvement of Polytechnic Student
reps
Minister of Youth as a full time member
Involvement of informal group
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