SHAH ALAM, Feb 20 — Youths are encouraged to join the Ahli Dewan Negeri (ADN) Muda 2025, or Young Assemblyman programme, to gain insight into the law and policy-making process in Selangor.
Selangor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San said applications for ADN Muda are open starting today until April 20, with the programme scheduled for June and July.
“This year’s ADN Muda programme will feature a new format. The first round will involve 112 participants selected based on applications received.
“They will take part in the first round on June 14 at Wisma Dewan Negeri Selangor. The 56 who qualify will advance to the two-day, one-night programme on July 28 and July 29,” he said during a press conference at the Assembly's Annex Building today.
Lau added that the programme is open to youth aged 18 to 35, regardless of background, with priority given to Selangor voters.
Participants will have the opportunity to propose and debate motions on youth-related issues, including economic empowerment, education, and the cost of living.
“Participants will be divided into groups to propose motions on the topic, and the two motions with the highest votes will be presented at the summit session on July 29,” he said.
The ADN Muda programme, which has been carried out since 2014, offers the DNS Speaker’s Cup, a round trophy, to the best debater selected at the summit.
Applications can be submitted via ADN Muda Selangor’s Instagram and Facebook pages or through the State Legislative Assembly’s official portal.
— Bernama
