By Siti Rohaizah Zainal
SHAH ALAM, April 19 — The organisation of the Jelajah Impian Anak-Anak Harapan programme can help develop youths' mental resilience, said the state executive councillor for youth, sports, and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi.
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State executive councillor for youth, sports, and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi speaks to the press during the launch of the Jelajah Impian Anak-Anak Harapan programme during its launch at Taman Tasik Shah Alam in Shah Alam on April 19, 2025. — Picture by NUR FATIHAH HAMIZI/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
He said the initiative by Universiti Utara Malaysia's (UUM) Community Development students also has the potential to further boost Selangor's tourism sector.
“The state government welcomes this effort, which involves various levels of society, as it provides young people with opportunities, not only for physical activity, but also to sharpen strategic thinking in decision-making.
“They will work as a team, which helps to nurture and build mental resilience while preparing themselves to pursue higher education,” Najwan said during Jelajah Impian Anak-Anak Harapan's launch at Taman Tasik Shah Alam today.
Earlier, the programme — organised in collaboration with the Shah Alam City Council, Media Selangor Sdn Bhd, KDEB Waste Management, and Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated or MBI — was attended by 84 participants, including residents of Rumah Kasih Harmoni, Paya Jaras, and students from Tahfiz Mutqan in Taman Sri Muda.
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Universiti Utara Malaysia's School of Education Studies' Deputy Dean Associate Professor Mardzelah Makhsin during the launch of the Jelajah Impian Anak-Anak Harapan programme at Taman Tasik Shah Alam in Shah Alam on April 19, 2025. — Picture by NUR FATIHAH HAMIZI/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
Meanwhile, UUM's School of Education Studies' Deputy Dean Associate Professor Mardzelah Makhsin said the programme aimed to provide young people with exposure to physical social skills.
“Today’s generation is heavily exposed to gadgets, which has affected their physical social skills, especially when it comes to resolving community-related issues.
“We hope that through UUM’s involvement with the community, we can help provide exposure to leadership and communication,” she said.
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Participants of the Jelajah Impian Anak-Anak Harapan programme engaging in an activity during its launch at Taman Tasik Shah Alam in Shah Alam on April 19, 2025. — Picture by NUR FATIHAH HAMIZI/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
