SYDNEY, May 10 — Selangor students in Australia described the Selangor Student Convention Abroad (KOMSEL) as an extraordinary programme that offers opportunities to gain knowledge, network, and develop themselves.
University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) economics student Muhammad Izz Aniq Mohammad Fariz, 23, said that many new things were learned throughout the four-day convention, especially regarding the state’s development agenda and leadership aspects.
“This is the first time I have participated in a large-scale convention in Australia involving the presence of top officials. They brought their experiences directly to us by sharing the state’s initiatives, planning, and future direction.
“Although it took place over a short period, a lot of input was gained. Even more exciting, the ideas and resolutions presented by the participants were very interesting,” he said.
For fellow UNSW attendee and accounting student Anna Faresa Mohd Arman, 21, the convention, which gathered more than 140 students, serves as a starting point for them to create their career paths after graduation.
“In addition to bringing students throughout Australia, this convention could strengthen relationships with people from different backgrounds and industries.
“Students can use this opportunity to build networks and explore career potential within their respective fields of study. Once we return to the country one day, we hope to be able to contribute something,” she said.
Another student, Gwyneth Tee Xuen Qi, 20, said that KOMSEL provided an opportunity to learn an in-depth understanding of the initiatives currently being implemented by the state government.
“A lot of new knowledge I gained through the sharing sessions by the parties involved, especially regarding what Selangor is doing right now. Not just in education, but across all aspects.
“These interesting insights made me excited to learn more. I hope this programme continues in the future because it truly helps and provides a new experience,” she said.
Meanwhile, University of Sydney science student Yuvan Chellian Kannan, 21, said the convention served as an ideal platform to showcase leadership capabilities.
“This is also my first time participating in a convention hosted by the Selangor government. My involvement was not just as a participant but also as part of the event's secretariat.
“Being here tested the extent to which my friends and I could manage an event. Indirectly, I demonstrated my abilities and gained new skills. Thank you for the opportunity to represent the youth of Selangor,” he said.
The same sentiment was shared by Monash University computer science student Yu Heng Seow, 21, who believes that organising such a convention highlights student talent and encourages the sharing of fresh perspectives.
KOMSEL 2026, which began on Thursday (May 7), with the theme ‘Young Innovator Shaping the Future of Malaysia’, concluded last night with various inputs.
These included the Selangor Future Dialogue, the Innovation Seminar, the National Lecture Discourse, the Young Innovators Venture Challenge, and sharing sessions by Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) or MBI.
