Speaking at the closing of the Nusantara Youth Forum 2025, Abdul Aziz emphasized that young people are no longer just the leaders of tomorrow but the changemakers of today.

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Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Abdul Aziz (Photo: businesstoday.com.my)

True leadership is not about waiting a turn or holding a title. It’s about vision, courage and the readiness to act now, the minister stressed.

As Malaysia chairs ASEAN in 2025, it has approved the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, a groundbreaking ASEAN-wide digital trade treaty projected to grow the regional digital economy to over 2 trillion USD by 2030 and the ASEAN SME Academy, which equips young entrepreneurs with tools to build cross-border ventures.

Domestically, Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030 aligns closely with ASEAN’s ambitions, focusing on high-value sectors and future-ready skills to create quality jobs and global competitiveness, he said.

The minister also underscored the importance of volunteerism and cultural expression as key pillars of youth leadership.

Source: VNA