Meet the Top 3 Finalists of the SAYEF 2025 Youth Academic Essay Competition🌟
- youthenergysea
- Sep 18
- 2 min read
From more than 1,300 applications across Southeast Asia, three outstanding young changemakers have risen to the top of the SAYEF 2025 Youth Academic Essay Competition Urban Energy Edition. Their bold ideas and powerful visions show how today’s youth are already shaping a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable urban energy future.
✨Congratulations to our Top 3 Finalists:
Indonesia - I Wayan Indra Aditya Shika - Udayana University
Malaysia - Malcolm Isaac Fernandez - Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Philippines - Emmanuel Relph Reyes Bengco - University of the Philippines Los Baños
Coming from leading universities across Southeast Asia, these finalists represent the region’s brightest young minds. Their diverse academic backgrounds reflect the interdisciplinary approach needed to address the energy transition. From technical innovation to community-based solutions, their essays highlighted both creativity and responsibility toward people and the planet.
🌍 Their Next Stage: SAYEF 2025 in Kuala Lumpur
This October, the three finalists will present their winning essays live at SAYEF 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, from 10 to 12 October. They will engage directly with policymakers, innovators, and experts shaping Southeast Asia’s energy transition. They will also inspire fellow youth and leaders with actionable solutions on urban energy challenges.
The stage at SAYEF 2025 will not only showcase their work but also open dialogue between youth voices and decision makers, ensuring that fresh perspectives are part of regional energy solutions.
💡 Why This Matters for You
SAYEF is more than a forum. It is a platform where youth, experts, and leaders collaborate to reimagine Southeast Asia’s urban energy future. By joining as a delegate, you will be part of the same space where the finalists present their ideas. You will join workshops and discussions with experts and changemakers across the region. You will build networks with peers equally passionate about sustainability, innovation, and social impact. You will experience first hand how youth voices are shaping policies and practices for a cleaner future.
We congratulate the Top 3 finalists from Southeast Asia’s universities for lighting the path toward a sustainable future. Their stories remind us that every young voice matters, and yours could be next.
📌 Registration Links
Fully-funded & partially-funded delegates: bit.ly/regist-sayefdelegates
Day-pass delegates: bit.ly/regist-sayefdaypass
Delegate Guide: bit.ly/sayef-delegatesguide
Be part of the movement! Join SAYEF 2025, connect with changemakers across ASEAN, and help shape a sustainable energy future for Southeast Asia. Apply today and let your voice be heard.
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