In an address earlier in the day, Dato’ Dr Mohd Zin Bin Bidin, the new Regional Scout Committee Chair, urged Member Organizations to lead with vision, courage and unity. He reminded them that as the Movement’s largest and most diverse region, they must embrace Asia-Pacific’s unique identity as its greatest strength, leveraging its significant influence to “build a better world through understanding, friendship, and service.“
Laying out ten priorities for the triennium ahead, he underscored the need to empower young people, embrace digital innovation, and ensure the safety and well-being of all. “Let us move forward as one Asia-Pacific family — diverse in culture, yet united in spirit; grounded in heritage, yet courageous in innovation. As Scouts, we do not wait for the future to happen — we build it together,” he said.
Delegates also passed a series of resolutions advancing the region’s commitment to youth empowerment and intergenerational collaboration. Among them was a decision to strengthen the APR Youth Leadership Training Programme and create a task force to define clear pathways for youth participation in governance. Another resolution focused on expanding intergenerational opportunities through future APR Leaders‘ Summits, ensuring that both young and senior leadership can actively participate and make a meaningful impact in the Movement.