Selangor Raja Muda completes two-day working visit to London

The Star

04-06-2025

PETALING JAYA: The Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has completed a two-day working trip to London, UK, where he met with various leaders, youth-focused institutions and members of the Malaysian diaspora.
The two-day working visit, themed 'Leadership, Youth and Making an Impact', is aimed at deepening international collaborations and to amplify the Selangor Youth Community (SAY) mission of empowering the young people.
'The session offered guests the rare opportunity to hear directly from His Majesty on his personal journey in leadership, the founding of SAY and his vision for empowering the next generation of Malaysians - both at home and abroad,' said SAY in a statement on Wednesday (June 4).
SAY said on June 3, Tengku Amir Shah led the Malaysian delegation for a high-level strategic meeting with the King's Trust International (KTI), a global organisation founded by King Charles III.
'The meeting reaffirmed the partnership between KTI and SAY through the TEAM Programme Malaysia - a nine-week initiative designed to support at-risk youth including young offenders, care leavers and youths not in education, employment or training.
'The discussions centred on the programme's evolution since its launch in 2022, including impactful partnerships with drug rehabilitation centres and Malaysia's national employment portal, as well as sustainable funding through SAY's charity initiatives and municipal partnerships.
'Also explored were future programme expansions such as shorter-format interventions and a broader local funder base, supported by the anticipated HSBC funding pipeline,' it said.
SAY said over the past five years, the TEAM programme has transformed the lives of over 460 young people and it has plans to reach out to another 200 in the coming year through a structured six-month post programme support phase.
Meanwhile, SAY said Tengku Amir Shah visited the Battersea Power Station which was hosted by the Battersea Power Station Development Company and it explored how heritage revitalisation can serve as a catalyst for inclusive growth and sustainable employment.
SAY said the delegation was introduced to the Battersea Academy for Skills & Employment (BASE), which is a best-practice model that integrates employability training, education and industry collaboration to promote upward mobility for underserved communities.
'The visit offered valuable insights into integrating community development with urban transformation, while laying the groundwork for future collaborative initiatives in Selangor.
'Both engagements underscored SAY's commitment to benchmarking global approaches and localising proven models of social impact,' it said.
SAY said on June 4, Tengku Amir Shah convened a Royal Dialogue Session, themed 'Leadership, Youth and Making an Impact', at the Malaysian High Commission in London, which was attended by Malaysian students, professionals and government representatives based in the UK.
'His Highness shared personal reflections on leadership, the founding of SAY and the importance of building dignified, inclusive platforms for youth.
'Addressing structural challenges such as skill mismatches, mental health stigma, and socioeconomic inequality, His Highness emphasised the value of resilience, purpose-driven action and cross-sector collaboration.
'He also highlighted the vital role of the diaspora as bridges to Malaysia, bringing home fresh ideas, global networks and sustained partnerships,' it said.
'His Excellency Datuk Zakri Jaafar, High Commissioner of Malaysia to the UK, echoed these sentiments in his remarks, calling the event a timely reminder of the strength and reach of the Malaysian diaspora in shaping the nation's future,' added SAY.
SAY said the multi-day engagement reinforced SAY's vision of developing an inclusive, globally-informed system that empower Malaysian youth.
'Whether through strategic programme delivery, learning from international benchmarks, or community engagement with Malaysians abroad, SAY remains committed to creating opportunities for young people to thrive - at home and beyond borders,' it added.