Author: afsmalaysia

AFS, AFS Student, Changemaking, Study abroad

Antarabudaya Offers Full Scholarships to Italy and Turkey

Antarabudaya Malaysia is offering two full scholarships to Italy and Turkey for a two-month exchange experience. The Intensive Programmes provide an opportunity to experience another culture in a new country…

Intercultural Learning

Reflections on Malaysia as a Brand Identity

By Yasmin Merican Twenty years ago, amid the optimism of a new millennium, Malaysia made the decision to invest in the making of a powerful destination brand on the promise…

AFS Volunteer

Penang Chapter Ready to Roll

Since the announcement that borders are open and mobile exchanges are once again imminent, Penang Chapter has been involved in a flurry of activity to reactivate its volunteer base and…

Education, Global Citizenship

Becoming a Changemaker for Disability Advocacy

By Effah Syafiqah (YES 2017) From the moment I stepped out of the Dulles International Airport, my heart was beating fast. I was filled with both trepidation and excitement. I…

Announcement

Farewell to Annie

Annie Yap from the National Office has retired after 25 years of service with Antarabudaya Malaysia. Annie has worked in all departments throughout her career with Antarabudaya and retired as…

AFS, AFS Volunteer, Changemaking

Antarabudaya Malaysia Leaders Meet-Up

After a two-year hiatus, Antarabudaya Malaysia leaders had a first in-person meet-up session with Board members, staff, chapter and alumni leaders converging in Kuala Lumpur for a weekend. The group…

AFS, Changemaking, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Improving English Through Virtual Cultural Exchange

A Malaysia-Indonesia Virtual Classroom Exchange was organised by SK Seksyen 13 recently by an Antarabudaya Malaysia volunteer teacher, involving 64 students and 11 teachers. Klang Vice Chapter President Ong Bee…

AFS, Changemaking, Education, Global Citizenship

A Malaysia-Egypt Classroom Exchange

SK Seksyen 13 school in Shah Alam has completed yet another virtual classroom exchange, this time with Egypt. Primary students who are members of the school’s Antarabudaya Club met with…

AFS, AFS Student, Intercultural Learning

Chaperoning ALEX

By: Vatchira Wong Surreal. A feeling of mixed fact and fantasy. That was what I felt throughout my exchange experience as a chaperone on the ALEX Program to the United…