Kuala Lampur, April 13 --  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 - Asean should shift from engaging youth as participants to empowering them as decision-makers to deliver more inclusive and future-ready regional policies, said youth advocate Kavita Sanglish.

Kavita, who participated in the Asean Malaysia Youth Summit 2025 as both moderator and speaker, said the platform underscored a growing shift, with young people increasingly stepping forward to contribute at the regional level.

The 27-year-old from Subang Jaya, Selangor, said youth today are no longer passive actors but are shaping conversations with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives that reflect their generation's needs.

However, she stressed that stronger mechanisms are n...