Asia Pacific Cooperative Youth Summit 4.0
27 - 30 July 2023 | Sabah, MalaysiaMessage from Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Malaysia

Selamat Datang, welcome to Kota Kinabalu! As a local Sabahan, it is exciting to be welcoming most of you to the ‘Land Below the Wind’, Sabah for the fourth edition of the Asia Pacific Cooperative Youth Summit.
It is a beautiful and culturally diverse state with an active cooperative movement, especially in the rural tourism sector. We welcome youth from across the countries of the Asia-Pacific region to explore the vibrancy of Sabah cooperatives and get inspired by its community values.
This Summit will be one for us to share our thoughts and exchange ideas on how to chart our journey forward in furthering sustainable lifestyles, especially ones that put youth as central to the growth of cooperatives and this cultural exchange will help them in furthering the cooperative spirit in their countries. I hope that all participants will effectively engage with the sessions, extend the network and most importantly, enjoy the experience to gain as much as possible from this event in full excitement.
I’m asking just one favor; which is to ensure everyone takes advantage of everything that Sabah has to offer during your time in Malaysia. See you soon!
Glimpses from Past Youth Summits
APCYS 4.0 in Sabah, Malaysia
- Get Inspired by Youth-led Sustainable Practices and Ventures
- Experience Hands-on Cooperative Activities
- Pitch Innovative Cooperative Business Ideas through Coop Pitch
- Enjoy the Spirit of Different Cultures and Youth Cooperativism
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Explore Sabah with Us
Guests of Honor
Datuk Ewon Benedick
Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Malaysia
Datuk Seri Dr. Abdul Fattah Abdullah
President of Malaysian National Cooperative Movement (ANGKASA) and Vice-President of ICA-AP
Phoong Jin Zhe
Minister of industrial development and entrepreneurship, Sabah
Resource Persons
Ana Aguirre
Tazebaezs.Coop
Spain
Alireza Banaeifar
Iran Chamber of Cooperatives
Iran

Dulce Bustamante
YES COOP
Philippines
Activities Planned for You from 27-30 July
27
July
Grand Opening and Cultural Night
- Participants’ arrival at the venue
- APCYS 4.0 Opening Ceremony
- Welcome Dinner and Cultural Event
28
July
Orientation and Knowledge Sharing
- Program walk-through
- Introduction of Coop Pitch Finalists
- Panel Discussions and Workshops
- Informal Networking
29
July
Climate Action and Community Immersion Activities
- Go Green Campaign 5.0
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- Conservation Awareness Talk by Sabah Parks
- Beach Cleaning Activity at Manukan Island
- Tree Plantation at Kota Kinabalu Wetland
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- Lunch at Koperasi Homestay Desa Cinta Kobuni (KOBUNI)
- Mansau Ansau’ Community Immersion Activities at KOBUNI
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- Making Linopot (Traditional Sabahan Dusun food)
- Making Sabah Handicraft
- Kadazan Dusun Traditional Costume, Sirih, Traditional Games (Sumpit)
- Making Kuih Sinirung Sirung (Traditional homemade food)
- Making Linopot (Traditional Sabahan Dusun food)
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30
July
Workshops and Coop Pitch Finale
- Knowledge workshops
- Live Pitches by Coop Pitch Finalists
- Closing Ceremony
- Participants’ Departure
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