LABUAN — More than 180 Girl Guides members and guests gathered at DesaLand (Desa Tunas Hijau) here for a Teddy Bear Party and Basic Girl Guides Workshop aimed at fostering leadership, teamwork and community engagement among young people.
The programme, organised by the Girl Guides Association Malaysia (PPPM), Labuan Federal Territory Branch, was held on Oct 31 under the theme “Nothing Is Impossible with a Willing Heart!”.
It was organised by the branch’s Chief Commissioner, Associate Professor Dr Janice Nga, who is also the National Honorary Secretary of the Girl Guides Association Malaysia.
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The event brought together students from various schools in Labuan, alongside a group of students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s (UMS) Labuan Faculty of International Finance, led by UMS Labuan International Campus Klover Student Adviser Dr Ooi Ai Yee.
The participation marked the first time university students had joined the programme, providing an opportunity to strengthen ties between secondary school students and university undergraduates through shared experiences and community activities.
One of the highlights was the opportunity for the UMS students to meet and interact with Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.
The Girl Guides Association Malaysia Labuan branch president Datuk Shamsiah Md Yassin also expressed her appreciation to the minister for attending and supporting the programme.
Beyond its recreational activities, the programme sought to instil leadership, self-confidence, teamwork and volunteerism among young people.
The involvement of UMS students also highlighted the importance of extending learning beyond the classroom, allowing undergraduates to develop interpersonal skills, build confidence and strengthen their sense of social responsibility.
The programme demonstrated how collaboration between educational institutions, uniformed bodies and youth organisations could create opportunities for learning, friendship and character development.
For the participating UMS students, the event was more than just a community activity, offering valuable experiences and inspiration to become more actively involved in future community initiatives.
