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Y4E-SEA Team
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SAYEF 2025: A Regional Youth Coalition Powering Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition

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Across borders and sectors, Youth for Energy Southeast Asia (Y4E-SEA) is turning regional connections into policy influence. The Southeast Asia Youth Energy Forum (SAYEF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur unites youth, industry, and ministers for intergenerational dialogue, practical collaboration, and a Southeast Asia Youth Energy Declaration, showcasing a coalition built for just, affordable, and secure clean energy across the region.

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How Animal Neighbours Project Mitigates Macaque-Human Conflict in Malaysia’s Urban Spaces

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Malaysia’s unresolved primate tourism problem has turned macaques into urban disruptors, fuelling mass culling and public frustration. Animal Neighbours Project confronts this issue through community engagement, innovative mitigation strategies, and initiatives grounded in behavioural science. Their ultimate goal is to forge a peaceful coexistence between wild animals and people.

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Tech On Me: AquaTech Saves Fish Beyond the Pond

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A student-led startup that tackles sudden fish deaths through IoT-powered monitoring devices. These devices alert fish breeders of outage, pH, temperature and oxygen problems for them to take preventive action before the fish dies. The project improves efficiency of aquaculture with a more stable income for fish breeders.

Group photo of period awareness workshop by Da Yi Ma Project
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Green Period Education in Malaysia by Da Yi Ma Project

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In a society where menstruation remains a taboo subject, a young Malaysian woman, Jia Hui, has led her menstrual health-focused initiative, Da Yi Ma Project, which integrates women and underprivileged children to foster a healthier and more inclusive community. This story follows her journey as she unites people, challenges taboos, and inspires Malaysian women to embrace both health and sustainability, highlighting how menstrual activism is inextricably linked to climate activism.

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Made with Ferticlay: Turning Trash into Tiles

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By combining food and clay waste, Jodie Monteiro, an interior design student, created Ferticlay, an organic material four times stronger than regular clay. What new, sustainable possibilities does Ferticlay open up for construction in Singapore, whose rapid urbanisation demands vast amounts of concrete? Jodie shares her journey in exploring the potential of this alternative material.

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