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𝐀𝐈𝐔 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

ALOR SETAR, 20 November 2025 - AIU proudly participated in the ASEAN School of Youth Leadership (YouLead) 2025 held from 14–19 November at AKEPT, bringing together emerging student leaders from across the ASEAN region. The programme focused on shaping future-ready youth grounded in DEIB values and sustainability.

Officiated by Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, YB Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Johari Abdul, the event emphasised the responsibilities of young leaders in contributing meaningfully to the region’s development.

The four-day programme gathered 110 student delegates representing 11 ASEAN countries, creating a platform for strengthening leadership networks and fostering collaboration among youth. Participants engaged in team-building activities, cultural exchanges, music showcases, and study visits, while also connecting with delegates from the Global Youth Work Conference 2025.

Throughout the programme, students had the opportunity to learn from Ministers, Ambassadors, Vice-Chancellors, and geopolitical experts who shared insights on democracy, ethics, governance, and leadership challenges in a rapidly evolving region.

A key focus of YouLead 2025 was on global megatrends such as innovation, futures thinking, situational analysis, and strategic planning—equipping students with leadership frameworks centred on foresight and adaptability.

AIU participant Khant Eaint Hmoo reflected: “The greatness that we get is not rewarded; it's the debt we have to pay back to others who didn’t get the greatness at that moment. InshaAllah, I hope to share the lessons from YouLead with our fellow students at AIU.”

YouLead 2025 was jointly organised by AKEPT, UKM, UPSI, UPNM, and EMGS, marking a meaningful step in shaping globally minded ASEAN youth leaders.

📸 📰 Ainun Nadiah binti Samsudin, Centre for Student Affairs and Alumni (CSAA)

Nominations are still open for the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics. Up to USD 50,000 cash award awaits the first-place winner.

Learn more and nominate here: https://prize.isdbinstitute.org/how-to-apply/

𝐂𝐆𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

ALOR SETAR, 21 November 2025 - The Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS) successfully concluded the Orientation Session for Semester 1, Academic Session 2025/2026. The session marked an exciting beginning for new postgraduate students as they embark on their academic journey at AIU.

CGS extends a warm welcome to all new postgraduates. May this chapter be meaningful, inspiring, and filled with academic progress and personal growth.

Special appreciation is conveyed to ISSU and CSAA for their valuable contributions throughout the session. Their support enriched the briefing and provided essential insights for our students.

Wishing all our postgraduate students a successful and fulfilling semester ahead. Welcome aboard!

📸 📰 Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS)