Featured by the fifth ULLS 2017 – Humanitarian Conference: Empowering Lives Through Humanitarian Initiatives, the Malaysia’s Top 10 Most Empowering Young Community Champion aims to recognise young Malaysians who have empowered the under-served community in improving the current issues and situation within the community. This aims to acknowledge their contribution and work towards their area of focus.
In order to inspire and encourage more young leaders in this field of work, “The Malaysia’s Top 10 Most Empowering Young Community Champion” would like to bring together the awardees to not just acknowledge their contribution and work, but also to share their journey. The award recipients are nominated and voted by youths across Malaysia, aged between 18-25.
List of Nominees
- Alina Amir – Co-founder, Arus Academy
- Chuah Su Ming – Founding Committee Member, Kechara Soup Kitchen
- Daniel Tan – Founder, Generasi Gemilang
- Deborah Henry – Co-founder, Fugee School
- Dr Mohd Lutfi Fadil Lokman – Founder, Hospital Beyond Boundaries
- Dr S. Madhusudhan – Founder, Teddy Mobile Clinic
- Dzameer Dzulkifli – Co-founder, Teach for Malaysia
- Ganesh Muren – Founder, Saora Industries
- Gary Liew – Founder, Street Feeders of KL
- Imran Harith – Founder, Discover Muay Thai
- John-Son Oei – Founder, EPIC Homes
- Kuhan Pathy – Founder, Masala Wheels
- Mastura M. Rashid – Founder, The Nasi Lemak Project
- Raj Ridvan Singh – Founder-CEO, SOLS 24/7
- Samuel Siew – Founder, Dream Village Football Academy
- Sasibai Kimis – Founder, Earth Heir
- Siti Rahayu Baharin – Co-founder, Buku Jalanan Chow Kit
- Yap Mun Ching – Executive Director, Air Asia Foundation
- Zikry Kholil – Co-founder, Incitement