Malaysian scouts are urged to become active agents of peace, fostering unity and harmony through non-formal education and daily actions.
SUNGAI PETANI: Scout members are vital agents of peace in fostering harmony, unity and humanitarian values within society.
Chief Scout of Malaysia Maj Gen Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Zin Bidin said peace is not an accident or an inheritance but must be nurtured through education, values and ethical leadership.
“There are about 300,000 registered Scouts nationwide and, in line with the peace education principles emphasised by the Scout Association of Malaysia (PPM), they serve as agents of peace within the community,” he said.
Mohd Zin was speaking at the opening of the Peace Education Seminar at the Sultan Abdul Halim Campus of the Malaysia Institute of Teacher Education.
He stated that peace is a continuous journey beginning within the individual and strengthened through human relationships.
The scout movement provides an effective non-formal education platform to develop youth who can manage differences and uphold justice.
This is achieved through activities like the patrol system, community service, and fostering discipline, cooperation and mutual respect.
Amid social fragmentation and global crises, Mohd Zin said peace education is a fundamental requirement, not an optional extra.
He encouraged scouts at all levels to translate peace values into daily actions rather than just conceptual discussions.
The seminar was organised by PPM with The Prem Rawat Foundation and the National Scout Academy.
It was attended by about 70 participants from across the country.
