{
  "id": 15350905,
  "title": "Sahabat Madani Selangor to boost youth participation in community service, says Tengku Zafrul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/sahabat-madani-selangor-to-boost-youth-participation-in-community",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:55:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/sahabat-madani-selangor-to-boost-youth-participation-in-community-service-says-tengku-zafrul/239574"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Sahabat Madani Selangor initiative seeks to enhance youth involvement in volunteerism and community service to aid local communities. Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, unveiled the program as an extension of the Sahabat Madani initiative launched by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Penang last August. The platform aims to encourage more young individuals to dedicate their time and effort to community-driven programs across Selangor. Tengku Zafrul, speaking to Bernama after the Rentap Pandan Madani 2026 Muay Thai Championship launch, emphasized the platform's role in empowering young people to actively participate in such programs and contribute to community growth. Additionally, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president expressed optimism about the national representatives advancing to the finals of the 2026 Denmark Open. Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik reached the finals by defeating South Korea's top-ranked pair, Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae, while Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah secured Malaysia's second qualification by defeating China's Bao Li Jing and Cao Zi Han.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Sahabat Madani Selangor initiative aims to strengthen youth participation in volunteeri...",
  "key_points": [
    "Sahabat Madani Selangor aims to increase youth participation in community service.",
    "Tengku Zafrul unveiled the program as an extension of the Sahabat Madani initiative.",
    "Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik reached finals of 2026 Denmark Open Badminton tournament."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Expanding the Sahabat Madani initiative into Selangor shifts the focus toward mobilizing the younger generation to drive local community growth through structured volunteerism and social service programs.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sahabat Madani Selangor to boost youth participation in community service, says Tengku Zafrul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/sahabat-madani-selangor-to-boost-youth-participation-in-community-15352867",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:55:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}