Zambales: Scouts across the Asia-Pacific region have been urged to act as leaders of today by demonstrating courage, compassion, resilience, and ethical values through daily actions, said Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee Chair Major Gen (Rtd) Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Zin Bidin. Dr Mohd Zin, in his address at the opening of the 33rd Asia-Pacific Scout Jamboree at Zambales, Philippines, emphasized that leadership is reflected not by titles but by conduct, stressing that small acts of kindness and responsibility can have a meaningful impact on communities.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Mohd Zin, who is Malaysia's National Chief Scout, described the jamboree as the "largest open-air classroom in the world," saying it provides scouts with hands-on learning experiences that promote leadership, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding. He encouraged participants to pursue their aspirations fearlessly, noting that the values instilled through scouting play a crucial role in shaping future professionals, community leaders, and decision-makers.

Highlighting the importance of collective responsibility, he called on each of the 25,000 participants to perform at least one good deed daily, which he said could create a ripple effect of positive change across the region. The week-long jamboree, which runs until December 21, features cultural exchanges, outdoor challenges, and interactive programs aimed at strengthening friendship, unity, and cooperation among scouts from across the Asia-Pacific.