3—6 September 2026 · Jeram Besu, Pahang

Young leaders.
One expedition.

International Youth Camp Malaysia 2026 brings together 70 youth from 6 countries for a four-day river-based leadership experience built around teamwork, resilience, service and values-driven character development — with media, institutions, sponsors and strategic partners invited to help amplify its impact.

EventIYC Malaysia 2026International Youth Camp
CampaignEkspedisi BerakitBelia Komuniti Malaysia 2026
LocationJeram BesuRaub · Pahang · Malaysia
Participants70 Youth · 6 CountriesInternational youth leadership exchange
The Public Story

Leadership forged
in the field.

IYC is designed as more than a camp. It combines physical challenge, mental discipline, spiritual grounding and community responsibility to help young people return with greater clarity, resilience and readiness to contribute.

Why IYC Exists

Developing resilient young people who are ready to lead positive change.

The river is not just a backdrop. It creates real conditions for cooperation, decision-making, endurance, responsibility and reflection. Participants learn by doing — building together, moving together and serving together.

TeamworkLeadershipResilienceServiceCharacter
Official IYC Malaysia 2026 event artwork
01 / MEDIA

A strong public-interest story.

A visually compelling expedition with youth leadership, international participation, community service and human stories at its centre.

02 / SPONSORS

A meaningful platform to support youth.

Brands, foundations and CSR teams can explore support aligned with leadership, resilience, community and youth development.

03 / AUTHORITIES

Institutional collaboration matters.

Government agencies, ministries and public institutions can engage around youth development, community participation and programme facilitation.

04 / PARTNERS

Impact grows through collaboration.

Support is not limited to funding — expertise, logistics, media reach, community access and strategic connections can all strengthen the programme.

A four-day platform where 70 young people from six countries learn, lead and move through challenge together.

70 YOUTHInternational cohort
6 COUNTRIESMalaysia · Indonesia · Egypt · Jordan · Japan · New Zealand
4 DAYSRiver · leadership · service
Public Programme Snapshot

Four days.
One continuous journey.

This public overview keeps the focus on media- and stakeholder-relevant highlights. Detailed internal operations, participant requirements and safety procedures remain with the organising team.

DAY 01 · THU · 3 SEP

Build the team.

  • Participant arrival and registration
  • Programme briefing and Raft 101
  • Raft construction and camp setup
  • Team-building and Aspirasi Ummah development session
DAY 02 · FRI · 4 SEP

Enter the river.

  • Official opening & invited media / VIP attendance window
  • Water-confidence preparation
  • Expedition launch and rafting phases
  • Checkpoint transition and overnight basecamp
DAY 03 · SAT · 5 SEP

Go the distance.

  • Rafting phase 3
  • Final checkpoint progression
  • Expedition onward to Jeram Besu
  • Reflection, maintenance and storytelling
DAY 04 · SUN · 6 SEP

Return with purpose.

  • Team challenge
  • Community clean-up / gotong-royong
  • Leadership and brotherhood closing session
  • Programme conclusion and departure
Programme highlights may be adjusted by the organising team based on weather, river conditions and operational requirements.
Media · Ministers · Authorities · Partners

Attend the opening.
See IYC firsthand.

The official opening on Friday, 4 September is the preferred public attendance opportunity for invited media, ministers, authorities, sponsors and institutional partners. Exact call time and access arrangements are coordinated in advance.

Official Opening
04September 2026 · Friday
Jeram Besu · Raub, Pahang
Invitation to Cover & Engage

A front-row view of youth leadership in action.

Publishers, journalists, broadcasters, ministers, government representatives, sponsors and strategic partners are welcome to register interest in attending the opening. The organising team can coordinate media access, interviews, official visits and partnership conversations.

Media AccessCoordinate photography, video, interviews and editorial coverage.
Official VisitArrange attendance for ministries, authorities and invited representatives.
Partner DialogueMeet the team and explore ways to support the programme.
For Publishers, Journalists & Media

A story worth
being there for.

IYC 2026 offers strong visual, human-interest and youth-development angles. Media organisations are welcome to discuss coverage, interviews, access arrangements and post-event storytelling with the organising team.

Potential Editorial Angles

Adventure with a deeper purpose.

Beyond rafting, the programme is about how young people respond to responsibility, uncertainty, teamwork and service. That creates stories that can travel across news, features, youth media, community publications and social platforms.

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Visual Story

River expedition.

Raft building, water-confidence preparation, on-river movement and changing basecamps create naturally strong photography and video opportunities.

Human Story

Young people under challenge.

Leadership, teamwork and resilience are visible through real decisions and shared effort rather than classroom-only learning.

International Story

Cross-border youth connection.

The programme brings together 70 youth from Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, Japan and New Zealand — a strong angle for international friendship, youth exchange and regional connection.

Community Story

Service beyond self.

The programme closes with gotong-royong and leadership reflection, connecting personal development to contribution and responsibility.

Sponsorship & Strategic Collaboration

Help carry the
impact further.

IYC welcomes conversations with sponsors, foundations, institutions, ministries, agencies, media organisations and strategic partners. Support can be financial or in-kind and is not limited to the areas listed below.

Open for Collaboration

Support youth. Strengthen the story.

Partnerships are coordinated directly with the organising team so support can be matched with genuine programme needs and appropriate visibility.

Discuss a Partnership ↗
01 / FINANCIAL

Sponsorship & funding

Financial support toward programme delivery, participant experience and event execution can be discussed directly with the organising team.

02 / IN-KIND

Equipment & logistics

Relevant outdoor equipment, transport, hospitality, supplies or operational resources may provide meaningful programme support.

03 / MEDIA

Coverage & distribution

News coverage, feature writing, publishing, broadcast, creator partnerships and content distribution can significantly extend public reach.

04 / INSTITUTIONAL

Government & strategic support

Institutional facilitation, youth-development collaboration, community engagement and strategic connections can strengthen long-term impact.

Official Media & Partnership Contact

Fildza Hazry

For media interviews, press coverage, sponsorship discussions, official letters, government / ministry engagement or strategic collaboration.

Organiser & Sponsors

Backed by a wider
youth ecosystem.

IYC Malaysia 2026 is organised by YOSH, with MyFundAction, KBS and Rakan Muda supporting the campaign as sponsors.

Organiser

YOSH

Youth of Strength & Happiness · organiser of International Youth Camp Malaysia 2026.

Sponsor

MyFundAction

Official sponsor supporting the IYC Malaysia 2026 campaign.

Sponsor

KBS

Official sponsor supporting the IYC Malaysia 2026 campaign.

Sponsor

Rakan Muda

Official sponsor supporting the IYC Malaysia 2026 campaign.

Campaign Identity

Two names. One expedition.

IYC and Ekspedisi Berakit Belia Komuniti Malaysia 2026 form the public campaign identity for this edition.

IYC campaign mark
International Youth CampEkspedisi Berakit 2026
International Cohort

70 youth from six countries.

Malaysia · Indonesia · Egypt · Jordan · Japan · New Zealand

Flags of Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan, Japan and New Zealand
Official Film

See the energy.
Understand the journey.

For journalists, partners and stakeholders, the film gives an immediate sense of IYC’s outdoor character, group dynamics and expedition environment.

IYC MALAYSIA / OFFICIAL FILMInternational Youth Camp · Jeram Besu · 3—6 September 2026
Live Social Feed

Follow IYC
as it happens.

The official @iyc.officiall Instagram profile is embedded here in a profile-style view so media, sponsors and stakeholders can follow live visual updates from the campaign and event.

IYC campaign mark
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Quick Reference

Media fact sheet.

A compact set of public facts journalists, editors, partners and institutional stakeholders can use when assessing or introducing the event.

IYC 2026 at a Glance

International Youth Camp Malaysia 2026

CampaignEkspedisi Berakit Belia Komuniti Malaysia 2026
Dates3–6 September 2026
Public start3 September · 3:00 PM · Malaysia Time
Programme conclusion6 September · 1:00 PM · Malaysia Time
LocationJeram Besu, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia
FormatFour-day youth leadership & river expedition
Participants70 youth from 6 countries
Core valuesTeamwork · Leadership · Resilience · Service
Countries representedMalaysia · Indonesia · Egypt · Jordan · Japan · New Zealand
OrganiserYOSH · Youth of Strength & Happiness
SponsorsMyFundAction · KBS · Rakan Muda
Media / VIP openingFriday, 4 September · advance coordination required
Official hashtags#IYC2026 · #YouthDevelopment · #YOSH
Media / partnershipfildza.hazry@myfundaction.org · +60 19-363 2397
Location

Jeram Besu.
Raub, Pahang.

Jeram Besu anchors the public event identity. Journalists or official guests planning attendance should coordinate access and timing with the organising team before travelling to activity locations.

Event Reference

Jeram Besu

Raub, Pahang, Malaysia

Event dates3–6 September 2026
Time zoneMalaysia Time · UTC+8
Programme begins3 Sep · 3:00 PM
Media / VIP opening4 Sep · prior coordination
Programme ends6 Sep · 1:00 PM
IYC Malaysia 2026 · Media · Sponsors · Institutions · Partners

Help young leaders
go further.

If your publication, organisation, ministry, agency, foundation, brand or network wants to help 70 young people from six countries go further, the organising team welcomes a conversation about coverage, sponsorship, institutional support or strategic collaboration.

Official media & partnership contact: Fildza Hazry · fildza.hazry@myfundaction.org · +60 19-363 2397