BRISBANE – Praise be to Allah, the Australasia and Southeast Asia Muslim Youth Summit (ASEAMYS 2026) was successfully held from 6 to 7 February 2026. The summit was organised by the Islamic Council of Queensland (ICQ) as an action-oriented forum bringing together youth delegates, scholars, and community leaders from across the Australasia and Southeast Asia regions.
ABIM President, Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin, who also serves as an Executive Committee (Exco) member of RISEAP for the Central Zone, attended the summit and delivered a presentation titled “Malaysia Status Report: Muslim Youth 2026, Challenges, Trends and the Path to Nation Building.”
In his presentation, he stressed that today’s Muslim youth are facing a growing crisis of meaning. This stems from pressures of secular culture, fragmented public narratives, and excessive use of social media. As a result, some youth have become trapped in a culture of judgment, a constant need for validation, and a sense of spiritual emptiness. Among the contributing factors identified were a weak understanding of maqasid syariah and a decline in proper conduct when engaging in differences of opinion.
He also addressed other rising pressures, including economic uncertainty, mental health challenges, identity crises, as well as broader issues related to nation-building and the country’s future.
Delegates from other countries presented reports based on their respective national contexts. The main emphasis of ASEAMYS 2026 was on peer learning and practical solutions, rather than relying solely on expert commentary.
ABIM extends its appreciation to the organisers and all participating delegates. It hopes that the exchange of ideas throughout the summit will translate into more structured and impactful regional youth collaboration.
May all delegates benefit from the sharing of insights and discussions held during the summit.
