37th SSEAYP 2010 - Selamat Datang di Malaysia

Day 19 - 12 November 2010

Mortal's "secret" wasn't a pleasant one after all. In fact, it would bug the Angel for the large part of the SSEAYP journey.

We had the flag observance ceremony hosted by Malaysia in the Pacific Hall.

Fuji Maru reached West Port, Port Klang at about 10am. While the Administrator and National Leaders were having their Cruise Operating Committee (COC) meeting, the Participating Youths (PYs) had our free time. Many of us were at the deck, eager to greet our hosts as well as to see land.

Reception Committee members & Immigration Officers boarding Fuji Maru

After lunch, we had an Orientation by the Reception Committee on the Local Country Programme.

The Japan PYs (JPYs) distributed some sponsored gifts to all of us.

Tissue paper & medication for mosquito bites

Then, we left for Institutional Visit by our Discussion Group (DG). DG Youth Development visited the International Youth Centre at Kuala Lumpur.

The Director of IYC, Dato' Raja Ruslan Bin Raja Samah gave us an overview of the history of the organisation and its functions. IYC is an agency under the Ministry of Youth & Sports. The centre houses several international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) like the Asian Youth Council and KABESA. It offers subsidised rates for venue rental for NGOs and youth.

IYC's core business is to plan, design and implement international youth programmes, collaborate with international and national NGOs, as well as organising selected national programmes for the youth. Its youth programmes include Crime Prevention among youth.

In Malaysia, youth refers to those aged between 15 to 40 years old.

Gift exchange from IYC Director to Facilitator Jay

Gift Exchange from Facilitator Jay to IYC Director

Liked the quote: "Where youth gather be there happiness"

Refreshments were served and PYs get to interact with the local youths, mostly still studying in high schools.

Next, we left for Putrajaya for the Interaction with Local Youth over dinner.

At the Ministry of Youth & Sports building

Cultural Performance by Thailand Contingent

Cultural Performance by Lao Contingent

Cultural Performance by Indonesia Contingent

Cultural Performance by Singapore Contingent

Cultural Performance by Vietnam Contingent

Cultural Performance by Brunei Contingent

Cultural Performance by Cambodia Contingent

Cultural Performance by Philippine Contingent

Cultural Performance by Japan Contingent

Cultural Performance by Malaysia Contingent

Cultural Performance by Local Youths

Fuji Maru looked magnificent in the dark.

Selamat Malam, Malaysia~

37th SSEAYP 2010 - Singapore Lights at Malaysia Night

Day 18 - 11 November 2010

During Discussion Programme (Group Discussion V), DG Youth Development presented our first DG Assignment - a 5 minutes creative presentation on "With all the problems in our community, how can youth create a change in the community or area?"

Korn (Thailand) acting as a child that went astray

Jun Yi explaining

Jed: "Someone sees a need and do something. Then it inspires others to join in."

Preparing for my turn to act

My group (consisting of Kota, Ain, Sarah, Isa and myself) presented a skit that showcases "Teach for America", a concept Kota hopes to implement in Japan.

Facilitator Jay also shared to us about Community Organising, mobilising people to develop capability and readiness to respond and take action on their immediate needs towards solving their long term problems.

We then formed small groups to come up with possible campaigns.

Malaysian cuisine was served over lunch and after which we had our Club Activities.

Before proceeding to the respective venues to participate in the Club Activities, everyone would gather in the Pacific Hall to see what activities are going on for the day.

Cambodia: Monkey Dance & Ribbon flower making

Japan: Tea Ceremony

Japan: Cosplay

Club Activities provided great opportunities to make gifts and collect souvenirs. At the Lao Club Activity, I designed a bag...

Bag sponsored by Lao-Singapore Business College

Missed home a lot, so designed my bag with the chinese character for Home, "家" (jia).

At the Cambodia Club Activity, I didn't manage to learn how to make the double-ribbon rose, so instead I took a pink ribbon and make a single-ribbon rose for Mortal. Interestingly, Mortal managed to make a double-ribbon rose as a gift for me, haha!

After dinner, I swopped my national costume with cabin mate Ade (Indonesia).

With Ade

With SG-mates

The Malaysia National Presentation focused on multiracialism and multiculturalism, with ethnic dances and fusion dances.

Malaysia's Independence Monument

Ending the show with the catchy "Truly Asia" tune

With gangway partner

With Korn (Thailand)

With Bow and Moon (Thailand)

With Khai (Malaysia)

With Touy (Lao)

With Lily (Vietnam)

Didn't manage to have a photo with Mortal, who had rushed back to change out for her Contingent meeting.

Fuji Maru was at the south of Singapore! Fellow Singapore Participating Youths (SPYs) went busy making phone calls back home, tapping onto local Telco signal. It's comforting to know that everything back home was OK.

Singapore shone brightly at night. If not for the pirate threats along the sea route, we would be able to admire the scenery at the deck.

Received three letters from Mortal today, the highest number so far. And a secret to be revealed when the sun rises...