Kuala lumpur: A total of 60 student leaders from schools in Perlis became the first group to participate in the ‘Sekolah Parlimen’ Programme 2025, which commenced at the Parliament building today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Office of the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat stated that the programme is organised in collaboration with the Education Ministry. It aims to provide secondary school students with early exposure to the country’s parliamentary democracy system and national policy-making processes.

The programme also seeks to nurture leadership qualities among students, instil patriotism towards national institutions, and cultivate civic responsibility and integrity among the younger generation. Participants will engage in simulated parliamentary sessions, guided tours, dialogue sessions with Members of Parliament and young leaders, as well as activities to deepen their understanding of the parliamentary institution.

The programme will run in phases from July 21 to Dec 4, 2025, in line with the Dewan Rakyat’s sitting schedule. It is anticipated that more than 1,000 students from across the country will join the programme by the end of this year. The ‘Sekolah Parlimen’ initiative is part of the Malaysian Parliament’s long-term strategy to strengthen democratic institutions through civic education and youth involvement.

In a recent exclusive interview with Bernama, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul mentioned that the programme is among the institutional reforms being implemented to foster interest and understanding, particularly among the younger generation, in the nation’s legislative body.