I am pleased to inform that Asian Youth Council will organize One Asia Forum (the decision of the AYC Exco meeting in Seoul, Korea) on the 9th and 10th of December 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The theme of the
Forum is "Youth and New Media: Emerging Trends and the Future of Asia."

One Asia Forum is a platform for young people to sit around and discuss the internet and the inexhaustible ways in which its uses can be optimized. The aim is to inspire a generation of youth with strong understanding of the rapidly advancing internet and the new media
exposure for positive development.

It will also provide a forum for discussion on how the new media can bring young people accross Asia to collaborate on new social and economics projects. At the end of the day, it is our hope that One Asia Forum will spawn new initiatives that will take Asia to a greater height
-- if not now, in the near future.

Age limit: 40 years old and below. Each country will be limited to only five (5) participants. AYC will provide local hospitality (local
transportation, food and accomodation) while you are in Kuala Lumpur,
however we are not able to provide any financial assistance for
travelling from your country to Malaysia.

I have set-up a blog to update the progress of the event as well as to provide links for further readings on the issue. Please visit this blog from time to time: http://oneasiaforum .blogspot. com. You may also check
latest development in the Facebook:
http://www.facebook .com/asianyouthc ouncil

Expected arrival is on the 8th of December, 2009. I have been informed
that World Assembly of Youth will celebrate its 60th Anniversary in
Melaka, Malaysia on the 11th and 12th of December [further announcement
will be made by the WAY Secretariat] . If you wish to attend the
celebration, you may extend you stay in Malaysia.

If you would like to participate in One Asia Forum, please write to
asianyouthcouncil@ yahoo.com for further information.

Once again, thank you and I am looking forward to see you in Kuala Lumpur.

Norizan Bin Sharif
Executive Secretary
Asian Youth Council