YouLead2025 is a regional leadership programme initiated by Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT) and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. It aims to nurture future youth leaders from higher education institutions (HEIs) across the ASEAN Region.

The programme is open to student leaders aged 20–26 from all ASEAN member states, including Timor-Leste. Each country may send up to 10 student leaders.

YouLead2025 will take place from 15 to 18 November 2025 at the Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT) in Nilai, Malaysia.

Participants are required to bear their own flight expenses to/from Malaysia from/to country of origin, as flight tickets are not provided  . Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and costs. However, all domestic transportation in Malaysia including airport transfer will be provided and covered.

Yes. Accommodation and meals will be fully provided at AKEPT throughout the duration of YouLead 2025.