 A
centre for international youth research activity that will facilitate
the development of youth councils and youth ministries around the
world. Mobilize international experts on youth development to form a
think thank group to tackle the issues of youth globally and to
formulate a strategic development plan of youth councils through out
the world.This complex is located in an ideal, strategic place, easily
accessible to nearby International airport, five star hotels, Melaka
International Trade Centre, zoo, and recreational park.
Facilities of WYF Complex - Due Completion, May 2005
• Shophouse units
• Office blocks
• Carparks
• Café
Future Development
• Exhibition and conference facilities
• Apartments
Ground Breaking CeremonySummary of Rt. Hon. Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad,Prime Minister of Malaysia speech ( 3 May 1996 ) The
ground-breaking ceremony for the WYF's new headquarters at Malacca ,
Malaysia , reflected the commitment of the WYF's Board of Trustee in
erecting a permanent base for operations, one that would serve the
focal point for youth activities at national, regional and global
levels in the future.
Conducted in an
atmosphere of colour and tradition, the ground-breaking ceremony,
officiated by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Dr.
Mahathir Mohamad, was in itself a historic event.
In his speech, Dr. Mahathir stressed that youth leaders had to maintain their idealism and quest for fairness.
"Youth of today should be free to struggle for what is right, just as the youth of yesterday did," he said.
The
Prime Minister, who was a delegate of WAY in his younger days, said the
youth of today were facing many challenges arising from the rapidly
changing world.
The Prime Minister, who
gave full support to the idea of a headquarters for WYF in Malaysia ,
said the Foundation was poised to play a vital role in integrating all
resources and facilities available for the betterment of international
youth councils.
" I have full confidence
that WYF with its visionary leadership and committed staff can help
realise the aspiration of the youth to implement their projects, " he
said.
Chaired by Datuk Ali, the
Foundation's board comprises Dr Kim Jip, President of the AYC, WAY
secretary-general Heikki Pakarinen, AYC secretary- general Datuk Fuad
Hassan, Shiv Khare, executive director of the Asian Youth Forum of
Parliamentarians on Population and Development. MYC President Suhaimi
Ibrahim, WAY Vice-president Rev. N.N Nanyak, Hishamuddin Tun Hussein,
Parliamentary to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry,
Malaysia Abdul Halim Abu Bakar, director-general of the Ministry of
Youth and Sports, Malaysia and corporate leader Shahril Tan Sri
Shamsuddin, Managing director of Sapura Holdings.
Datuk
Ali said while WAY's role was to voice the views and fears of youth at
international forums, WYF's work would centre on leadership training,
promotion of peace and solidarity, education and skills training to
eradicate poverty.
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