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Kuala Lumpur Scouts Movement: A Pillar of Urban Social Development and Unity
In a city as diverse as Kuala Lumpur, where religion, race, and culture coexist in complexities, the Kuala Lumpur Scouts Movement (KLScouts) stands as a beacon of unity and solidarity. This was emphasized by Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), who considers KLScouts as a strategic partner in strengthening Kuala Lumpur's social ecosystem.
During a recent Medal and King's Scout Badge Award Ceremony, Dr Zaliha highlighted the role KLScouts can play in addressing the challenge of unity in the capital. She stated that these challenges include character building, instilling a spirit of service, and teaching leadership through action.
With a membership of over 14,000 people, KLScouts is a crucial asset in facing urban social challenges. The Scouts Association of Malaysia (PPM), which includes KLScouts, has an extensive network and experience that can be utilized to implement social intervention policies in Kuala Lumpur, particularly through the Human Endeavour Program (PUJI).
The 40th Anniversary Commemorative Medal of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Scout Council was officially launched during the event. Six individuals received the Scouts Association of Malaysia Medal, 43 received the King's Scout Certificate, 79 received the Chief Scout Commissioner's Certificate of Commendation, and 100 individuals received the Wangsa Wilayah Certificate.
Dr Zaliha believes that platforms like KLScouts enable a more effective connection between community movements and national policies. She considers scouting activities as an important process in the holistic formation of an individual's identity and believes that KLScouts can contribute to instilling a spirit of service and teaching leadership through action in Kuala Lumpur.
The Kuala Lumpur Scouts Movement plays a significant role in urban social development and unity by fostering leadership, cooperation, and multicultural understanding among youth in the diverse capital city. It serves as a "miniature of Malaysia," bringing together young people from different ethnic and social backgrounds to build unity through shared activities and values in scouting.
These activities help cultivate a sense of belonging, civic responsibility, and mutual respect among youths, which contributes to social cohesion in Malaysia's urban setting. Programs and events organized by the KLScouts emphasize leadership development, learning, and cultural appreciation, which are essential for nurturing responsible citizens who appreciate Malaysia's multicultural identity.
Dr Zaliha hopes for a greater role of KLScouts in the holistic urban social development policy through collaboration with various parties. She believes that platforms like KLScouts can help foster a more harmonious and inclusive society, reflecting the broader national goals of unity and harmony amidst ethnic diversity.
- The Kuala Lumpur Scouts Movement, serving as a "miniature of Malaysia," fosters leadership, cooperation, and multicultural understanding among youth in Kuala Lumpur, a city known for its religious, cultural, and racial diversity.
- Dr Zaliha hopes for a greater role of KLScouts in Malaysia's urban social development policy through collaboration with various parties, as she believes that platforms like KLScouts can help foster a more harmonious and inclusive society, reflecting the broader national goals of unity and harmony amidst ethnic diversity.
- The KLScouts, being a crucial asset, utilizes its extensive network and experience to implement social intervention policies in Kuala Lumpur, particularly through the Human Endeavour Program (PUJI), addressing urban social challenges and fostering unity.
- Kuala Lumpur Scouts Movement, under the guidance of Dr Zaliha, emphasizes the importance of scouting activities in the holistic formation of an individual's identity, instilling a spirit of service, leadership, and cultural appreciation, fostering responsible citizens who understand and appreciate Malaysia's multicultural identity.
