UNICEF Malaysia Got Kids To Write Letters To Tun M

Malaysians are now living in a historical moment, especially the youth and children who are the future of this nation.

The young people of Malaysia have clearly expressed their aspirations for a brighter future during the 14th General Election two weeks ago.

Their concerns are legitimate and it is important that their voices are heard by the leaders.

So last week, UNICEF Malaysia invited children and youth across Malaysia to write letter to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to convey their wishes for the future in a campaigned titled #LettertomyPM.

As a result, dozens of letters came through with hopes and wishes for their education, participation, the environment, and even for the welfare of stateless refugee children.

Read through some of these letters and you'll be proud to know that our Malaysian kids and youth have a bright future ahead of them.

#lettertomypm Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, Please don't forget about all the children, the #stateless, the #poor, the #refugees, and all the young people who look up to you. - Fara Amalina, 23, KL, Projek Layang-Layang ????? . #children4change #anakmalaysia #harapan #tunm #malaysiaku #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #foreverychild
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Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, I just want to ask if you can provide free education for children. ? - Gaia, 11, Kuala Lumpur ????? . #children4change #harapan #malaysiaku #unicefmy #freeeducation #malaysiaboleh #lettertomypm #tunm #foreverychild
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#Repost @used.boi with @get_repost ・・・ Tun Dr M has been involved in Malaysian politics for longer than I've been alive and he is an inspiration to me every day. I am glad to see him take leadership again within my lifetime. Also *achieve typo oof Also *kemimpinan @unicefmalaysia @chedetofficial #children4change #malaysiaboleh #lettertomypm #tunm #foreverychild
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#lettertomypm Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, As a young person, I request you acknowledge child participation in our nation! ? - Cathryn Anila, 18, Selangor, Baha'i Community Klang ????? . #children4change #anakmalaysia #harapan #tunm #malaysiaku #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #childparticipation #foreverychild
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#lettertomypm Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, Please hear our voices! ? - Zarith Sufia, 18, KL ????? . #children4change #anakmalaysia #harapan #tunm #malaysiaku #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #beheard #foreverychild
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#lettertomypm Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, Choose the right candidates as our Ministers. ???? Viishnu, 14, KL????? . #children4change #anakmalaysia #harapan #tunm #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #foreverychild
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#lettertomypm Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, I want peace in my country - ???? Amesha, 9, Sabah, (child living with disability) ????? . #children4change #harapan #tunm #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #foreverychild #anakmalaysia
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#lettertomypm Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, A new government, 1,000 steps closer to a better country ??. - Khessnie, 18, KL ??? . #children4change #anakmalaysia #harapan #tunm #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #foreverychild #Malaysia
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#lettertomypm Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, I hope to see more youth centres for youth to hangout and study and plan events to change their community. - Nur Suhaila, 21, KL, Monsters Among Us ????✌️ . #children4change #anakmalaysia #harapan #tunm #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #foreverychild #Malaysia #youthcentres
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#lettertomypm Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, I would love it if we were all treated equally and given equal opportunity in #education especially. - Ramya, 17, Selangor ???? . #children4change #anakmalaysia #harapan #tunm #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #foreverychild #Malaysia
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Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, Please do good things for students and help people who need protection. ? - Zara, 6, KL (from Pakistan) | #lettertomypm ? . #children4change #anakmalaysia #harapan #tunm #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #foreverychild #education
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Dear Tun Dr Mahathir, Protect our unique flora and fauna! ? - Hao Ran, 17, Selangor ????? #lettertomypm . . #children4change #anakmalaysia #harapan #tunm #malaysiaku #malaysiaboleh #unicefmy #conservation
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Mimico, 15 years old, Kl @chedetofficial @unicefmalaysia #lettertomypm #children4change
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Don't take these words lightly because the future of Malaysia belongs to the children and youth.

UNICEF Malaysia is still accepting more letters, so if you have a child, younger sibling, cousin, niece or nephew who would like to participate, just follow the instructions below.

Calling all children & young people (blw 25) in Malaysia!!! Let your 7th Prime Minister YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad @chedetofficial, know what children in Malaysia need to be the best they can be. ???☮️? . . This is how you do it: 1. Write your message on a square paper (best size for Instagram la!). 2. Snap a photo of your message and upload to Instagram. 3. Write your first name, age, state (negeri) on your post. 4. Don't forget to hashtag #lettertomypm #children4change . 5. Tag on the photo @chedetofficial @unicefmalaysia . . If your account is private, please DM the photo to UNICEF and we'll post it for you on our IG page. . Remember, children are not the future, you are our present! ??✌️
A post shared by UNICEF Malaysia (@unicefmalaysia) on May 17, 2018 at 7:08pm PDT

You can also read more heartwarming #letterstomyPM here.