Azlan Othman
The Brunei Young Leaders Convention (BYLC) is a valuable platform for young leaders from various backgrounds and profession to discuss issues related to Brunei Vision 2035.
Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Suyoi bin Haji Osman said this yesterday at the opening ceremony of BYLC 2023, stressing the importance of Bruneian youth as the drivers for the future.
He said Dasar Belia Negara (National Youth Policy) was appropriated to align with national strategies, namely Brunei Vision 2035, Digital Economy Masterplan 2025, Brunei Darussalam National Climate Change Policy, and the Manpower and Employment Council Strategic Plan.
He added that he was expecting positive views and feedback from the young leaders.
BYLC, organised by Perspective Insan Academy, returned with its fourth instalment, ending tomorrow.
The three-day convention is being held at the multipurpose hall of the convention’s venue partner, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, and is attended by 140 aspiring youth members and youth leaders of different backgrounds.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Suyoi also said the role and involvement of youth in the development of the country was touched on by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni
Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in conjunction with the 35th National Day celebration in 2019 during which His Majesty said, “In the past years we have placed high hopes on the young generation to proactively lead the development of the country.
“Alhamdulillah, that hope came true, with the youth showing achievements in the fields of entrepreneurship, economy and society. At the same time, government agencies are not lagging behind in providing infrastructure and helping the youth, especially in providing guidance to those in entrepreneurship.”
Chairperson of BYLC Iswandy bin Ahmad highlighted some of the successes and achievements of youth attending the previous conventions.
He called on the youth to take the opportunity to engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, private sectors, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Youth have the opportunity to get detailed information on Brunei Vision 2035, attend forums and mentor clinics, establish networks and interact with peers and panellists, and participate in unique activities during the convention.
BYLC 2023 is also held in conjunction with the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition 2023, organised by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism through the Tourism Development Department in collaboration with local and international government agencies, statutory bodies, higher educational institutions, stakeholders and private agencies.
