Limkokwing University hosts Commonwealth Youth Summit

CYBERJAYA: Limkokwing University is proud to be the Gold Sponsor and venue host for the Commonwealth Youth Summit, hosted by Malaysia for the first time, that took place from Nov 4- 5 this year.

Becoming the host of the Commonwealth Youth Summit is in line with Limkokwing University’s goal to empower youth across the world with its global presence across Africa, Europe and Asia continents.

The two- day event at Limkokwing University’s Cyberjaya campus was attended by delegates from 54 countries who discussed various issues related to youth development and a session by Limkokwing University about the development of youth creativity against industry expectations.

In addition, deputy secretary general for Political Affairs for the Commonwealth of Nations, Dr Josephine Ojiambo, attended the gala dinner on Nov 4 at Limkokwing University.

At the event, Limkokwing University’s founder and president, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr Limkokwing was bestowed with the Commonwealth Champions Awards for uniting youth from 54 countries together through education.

Lim is the eighth recipient of the awards in its history.

Limkokwing University’s vice-president of IT, Systems and Integrations, Dato’ Sri Timothy Lim, was honoured with Commonwealth Leadership for Youth Empowerment on Nov 5 while Dato’ Tiffanee Lim, vice president, Brand, Creativity, and Talent Development of Limkokwing University led a discussion in developing talents across Commonwealth countries.