The Outstanding Young Malaysian

The outstanding Young Malaysian (TOYM) Programme originated from The Outstanding Young Persons of the World Programme, which was developed by Durwood Howes, the President of United States Jaycees for year 1930 and 1931. Junior Chamber International adopted the Programme in year 1982.

The TOYM programme was launched by Junior Chamber Malaysia (JCM) in year 1985 to commemorate the International Year of the Youth. JCM then decided to adopt this programme as part of JCM annual Project.

The TOYM programme seeks to accord recognition to young Malaysian between the ages of 18 and 40, whose dedication to their profession or life undertakings has resulted in exceptional achievement, in the form of significant contributions to the progress or welfare of the community at large and to the advancement of their respective fields of endeavour.

The main objective of TOYM is to create public awareness and give proper recognition to the outstanding achievements of the honourees, thereby serving as inspirational examples and incentives to the young Malaysian to forge ahead to greater heights of achievements in the spirit of selfless dedication for the further development of the community.

• The pyramid-shaped column of five point star cross section resting on a cradle of two open hands;
• The taper of the pyramid to its pinnacle signifies high ideals, endeavour, aspiration and achievement;
• The five leading edges of the column represent the five tenets of our Rukun Negara;
• The five points also represent the five senses, the proper development of which enhances the quality of human life;
• The star shape of the cross section of all levels of the pyramid signifies light and hope, with those less endowed blessed with hope and aspiration;
• The cradle of hands signifies mankind. The human spirit supports the ideals of society, sustains achievement and progress;
• The hands also represent humanity, service to others and the community;
• The open hands represent peace and love;
• The steps forming the base symbolises the stages in life that an individual has to go through in progress with time.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  We believe

  
  

  That faith in god gives meaning and purpose to human life;
  That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
  That economic justice can bet be won by free men through free enterprise;
  That government should be of laws rather than of men;
  That earth's great treasure lies in human personality;
  and That service to humanity is the best work of life.