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There are some moments in community work that feel quietly historic. Not because they come with a big announcement, but because they signal something deeper: trust, commitment, and a shared belief that what we are building together matters.

At MOiAS AGM 2026, we experienced one of those moments before the meeting even began.

We achieved quorum early, before the AGM officially started. For a member-led society, that is more than a technical requirement. It is a sign of momentum, and a sign that our members are showing up because they believe in the mission. This felt especially meaningful as we mark our 6th year since MOiAS was established, and as we reflect on how far we have come through perseverance and steady progress.

This progress has also been reflected beyond our borders. Last year marked a proud milestone for MOiAS as we began growing our international footprint through our partnership with United Through Sports (UTS).

This year’s AGM was held at Casa 4, Majlis Sukan Negara, Bukit Jalil, a comfortable and suitable setting that supported both the pre-AGM members’ activity, buka puasa and the meeting itself.

Starting with what makes Malaysia, Malaysia

We began the evening in a way that felt perfectly “us”.

Malaysia is a nation of festivities, and this gathering sat right in the heart of it: we had just come off the Chinese New Year period, and we are now in the fasting month. These seasons remind us of something powerful, that community is built in the everyday moments, in how we gather, reflect, and care for one another.

Our members’ activity, Healthful Feasting: Indulging without losing your waistline, sponsored by Sports Nutritionist Academy (SNAc), struck exactly the right balance: practical, relatable, and genuinely engaging for Malaysians who love to makan. Members gained simple, realistic strategies for balanced eating during festive seasons and daily life, learned how to measure waistline properly, and explored what BMI means in context, with volunteers stepping forward and plenty of interaction.

Afterwards, we shared buka puasa together, and the AGM began with the room already feeling like a community, not just an agenda.

A room that looked like the society we want to build

One of the most encouraging parts of the day wasn’t a slide, a motion, or a formal agenda item.

It was the people.

The room reflected what MOiAS stands for: individuals from different backgrounds brought together by the shared belief in the power of sport and sport values to strengthen communities. We were joined by people from all walks of life, including parents, teachers, iLEAP alumni, students, NOA Alumni, community advocates, and professionals working across the sport ecosystem, including both able-bodied participants and persons with disabilities.

As a national society, MOiAS is proud to have members from across Malaysia. This was reflected in our AGM too, with seven virtual attendees joining from outside the Klang Valley. Their participation mattered just as much, and it reminded us that our community and our mission extend well beyond any single location.

At the same time, we are clear about the future MOiAS wants to build. As Noraseela Md Khalid shared during the AGM, we want to see more young leaders stepping up, being part of the process, and learning what it takes to serve and lead, because leadership development is not only about programmes, it is also about learning the work behind the scenes.

Steady financial growth, and the next step: sustaining impact

We are proud to share that MOiAS has experienced steady financial growth year-on-year and is working towards stronger stability as a society. This progress matters because it strengthens our foundation to plan well and deliver programmes with consistency.

At the same time, we recognise that sustaining impact requires resources. MOiAS will continue to seek sponsors and funders to keep our work accessible, especially for young people and communities who need support the most. What was especially encouraging during the AGM was hearing members share that they are willing to support the Society in this search and open doors where possible.

What comes next: a taste of 2026

The best AGMs don’t just close a chapter, they open a new one.

What came through clearly is that MOiAS is moving into 2026 with energy and intention. We are building momentum for collaborations that connect sport values with real community outcomes, including partnerships such as WWF-Malaysia and the Inclusive Outdoor Classroom (IOC). Alongside this, we continue strengthening our youth leadership pathway through iLEAP and exploring new opportunities to expand our reach.

Why this AGM mattered

Because it showed something that cannot be manufactured:

A full quorum before we even started. A community that showed up across generations, backgrounds and lived experiences. A governance milestone implemented. Financial progress that reflects responsibility. And a shared willingness to help MOiAS grow sustainably.

After six years of perseverance, MOiAS is not slowing down.

If anything, we are just getting started.

The 2025 edition of the Inclusive Leadership Programme (iLEAP) brought together 37 young leaders from Malaysia and the region for three inspiring days from 20 to 22 December. This year’s cohort included 7 international participants from Chinese Taipei and Singapore, as well as 6 participants from the disabled community, reflecting iLEAP’s commitment to inclusive leadership in practice.

The programme opened with special messages from the President of United Through Sports (UTS) and the President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Asia Pacific, setting a strong tone centred on inclusion, equality, and the power of sport to create positive change. This year also marked an important milestone with the launch of a new partnership between MOiAS and UTS, which included the presence of a UTS Ambassador at iLEAP.

A key highlight of this year’s edition was the strengthened focus on safeguarding, delivered through a comprehensive framework in collaboration with IGNITX. Through interactive discussions, scenario-based learning, and clear reporting pathways, participants were encouraged to understand boundaries, speak up, and recognise safeguarding as a shared responsibility in leadership.

Across the three days, participants engaged in sessions aligned with iLEAP’s four core modules — Social Competency, Sport Values, Healthy Living, and Life Skills — with a strong emphasis on active participation. This included an introduction to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), exploring how sport and youth leadership can contribute to wider social and environmental impact.

Among the most memorable sessions was Shafizal Shahidan’s social competency workshop, a long-standing favourite that equipped participants with practical tools to communicate, interact, and build meaningful connections. The Life Skills session by Daniel Lee brought energy and perspective through lived experience, using interactive activities to challenge participants to reflect on resilience, mindset, and personal ownership.

Learning extended beyond the classroom with a visit to the Discover Muay Thai (DMT) gym, where participants had the chance to sweat it out during an introductory Muay Thai session — for many, their first experience of the sport. Sustainability was highlighted through WWF-Malaysia’s session on sea turtle conservation, delivered through storytelling, puzzles, and quizzes that made learning engaging and accessible.

Participants were also inspired during Noraseela Mohd Khalid’s session by a special appearance from Aruwin Salehhuddin, whose journey towards the Winter Olympics encouraged participants to pursue bold and unconventional paths.

The programme concluded with a celebratory closing ceremony attended by representatives from the National Sports Council Safe Sport Department, featuring participant performances, including a special Indigenous song performed by participants from Chinese Taipei.

The 2025 edition of iLEAP reaffirmed MOiAS’s commitment to nurturing values-driven, inclusive young leaders, grounded in empathy, courage, and purpose.

The Malaysian Olympism in Action Society (MOiAS) has formalised a strategic partnership with United Through Sports (UTS), marking an important milestone in advancing youth leadership, inclusion and Olympism through sport.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 23 November 2025 during the opening conference of the UTS World Children’s Festival 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The agreement was signed by Stephan Fox, President of United Through Sports, and Noraseela Khalid OLY, President of MOiAS, bringing together two organisations that share a strong commitment to empowering young people through sport-based education and values.

Through this collaboration, MOiAS and UTS will work closely to expand meaningful youth participation, strengthen leadership and educational pathways, and champion inclusion and equality across local and international initiatives. The partnership also opens doors for greater cross-border collaboration, enabling young leaders to engage in global platforms that use sport as a catalyst for social impact.

This partnership reflects MOiAS’s ongoing efforts to build strategic alliances that amplify its mission and create long-term opportunities for youth development in Malaysia and beyond.

👉 Read the full article on the United Through Sports website here: https://uts.sport/%ef%bb%bfhistoric-signing-of-mou-between-united-through-sports-and-moias-to-promote-inclusion-and-empower-youth/

The Malaysian Olympism in Action Society (MOiAS) has announced a new partnership with international sport event management company IGNITX to introduce Malaysia’s first leadership programme with a fully integrated safeguarding system through the iLEAP Leadership Program 2025.

Founded in 2021, iLEAP has grown into MOiAS’s flagship youth leadership initiative, empowering young people — both abled and differently abled — through education grounded in sport, values, and inclusion. With participants from across Malaysia and the region, the programme continues to evolve as a platform for responsible, values-based leadership.

This partnership comes at a critical moment, as Malaysia faces a worrying rise in bullying and transgressive behaviour among school-aged children. By embedding safeguarding into every layer of iLEAP — from awareness and training to reporting and event-time protection — MOiAS aims to model how prevention and protection can become a cultural norm rather than a reactive measure.

Through this collaboration with IGNITX, MOiAS brings international safeguarding experience into a local youth leadership context, reinforcing its belief that effective leadership begins with care.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/moias-ignitx-join-forces-build-safer-future-young-leaders-moias-vzvfc