By Fang Xi Yue, Lecturer, Faculty of Education & Liberal Arts (FELA), INTI INternational University
INTI International University was honoured to host YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport, at the opening ceremony of the InValt Intervarsity Leadership Training Workshop 2023.
The InVaLT 2023 conference, held on the 16-18 June, revolved around Nurturing Resilient Youth: Empowering Progressive Growth, aiming to address competency gaps and enhancing youth marketability in the globalized era, as well as fostering visionary leadership and cultivating future-focused skills to lead a youth leadership revolution.
Additionally, InValt 2023 aimed to advocate for ESG awareness and sustainable development within the community.
Distinguished guests, including YB Arul Kumar A/L Jambunathan, Member of the State Legislative Assembly, Nilai; Chong Kok Wai, CEO INTI International Education Group; Song Kuok Thong, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Student Services of INTI International University; Ben Ho, CEO of Talentbank Group; Ooi Tze Howe, President of the Higher Education Malaysia Association (HEYA); Fang Yi Xue, Vice President of HEYA, and Eugene, President of INTIMA were present during the opening ceremony together with representatives from 23 Malaysian universities students bodies.
Anthony Loke, Minister of Transport, surprised attendees when he expressed his desire to engage in an open conversation with the students instead of delivering a traditional speech.
“Engagement means not just you listening, but you engage with me through your questions, comments and feedback”, said Loke.
The students eagerly seized the opportunity to interact with the Minister, raising a wide range of thought-provoking questions, from the concept of a pedestrian-friendly city, to “dead zones“, and the government’s vision for public transportation within the Klang Valley and Penang over the next five years.
The leadership workshop was a dynamic and engaging event that included case studies on real-life scenarios, crisis management simulations, interactive debate sessions, and escape games that required participants to work together to complete each task.
