It’s the third last day , the finish line is getting close 🏁

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post it before 11:59 pm tonight.

You’re almost there, push through and rest well after 🌙✨

—Group3: Treeangle🌲🫶🏻

Very fun day today! Cause we all got the opportunity to go to Putrajaya to visit the Perbadanan Putrajaya to listen about the introduction of Putrajaya Lake and Wetland, it was very insightful! Then we went to the wetland itself, even though we’re just sightseeing the dried wetland😹!  The rest of the day we were just having free and easy day at the IOI mall and Ayer 8! 🎤🚌🪿

I love the long way singing karaoke session when we get back to our hotel HAHAHA. I really loved the environment there.

Thae July Htun (Jujuice)

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I've gotten a profound insight on how Malaysia prioritizes blending nature, economy, and the people's welfare. However, I also began to understand that the solution of moving the administrative district is not a one size fits all approach.

Different nations would have different priorities and movement patterns, and our solution for better urban planning should stem from a localized approach and understanding of our own countries.

Still eating cendol,

Nauj Agbayani

I was amazed on how the goverment manages to preserve the Putrajaya. There initiatives are well structured especially the urban planning. I like to commend how the citizens here really follow the mandates. Since in our country even there are well laid plans, it fails in the execution. This made me realize that not all are really the same.

I appreciate the architecture of the Mosque. The patterns are so much detailed! It is my first time entering one so I will remember this for so long!

I also love that we have a cute souvenir here from the photobooth. I'm very much a sentimental person that I have all my friends printed photos in my study area back home so I will add this one🥹 Then, we got lost in the IOI Mall that we spent around 30 mins figuring out how to go back😭🤣

We end the day remembering how nature is really a wonderful gift to us as I was strucked with the full rainbow!🌈

After the briefing, we went to Putrajaya Wetlands, which is known as one of the largest man-made freshwater wetlands in the tropics. We also visited some of the iconic bridges of Putrajaya, which really amazed me with their unique architectural designs. Among all the stops, the Putra Mosque stood out the most ,its pink dome and elegant structure made it one of the most beautiful mosques I have ever seen.

Later in the afternoon, we visited IOI Putrajaya, where we had some free time to explore and relax. To end the day, we enjoyed a lovely dinner by the lakeside at Ayer8, which gave us a peaceful and cozy atmosphere to reflect on our experiences.It was both an educational and enjoyable experience.✨🕌🌉

After that, we visited the lakes and mosque, where I got to enjoy the beauty of nature and the calm, peaceful environment. Later, we went to IOI Shopping Mall to look around and spend some fun time. The last stop was Ayer 8, where we relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings.

Overall, today was truly enjoyable and filled with memorable moments. 💚🛍️

I truly look up to the urban planning here in Malaysia as everything is much more convenient, sustainable and clean.

Moreover, visiting the pink mosque was so enlightening as I have always wandered what the view was inside, and it's functionalities.

I really enjoyed today And I can't wait to see the next day's activities. The day I will earn a lot more experiences and memories.
Thank you 🥰🩵🩵

In the afternoon, I took a walk at IOI Mall, which allowed me to observe the area's cultural diversity. Afterwards, I tried Thai food at Ayer8, a beautiful place with a variety of international restaurants.

Taveepokaudom Phurichaya (Aom) G.5

The views were absolutely breathtaking everywhere we went so many beautiful landscapes and impressive buildings to see. The highlight for me was visiting the incredibly gorgeous mosque. Its architecture was so intricate and inspiringgg🕌✨

But the most magical moment of all was when I saw a beautiful rainbow! 🌈 It was the perfect ending to a wonderful day of sightseeing and exploration. I'm so happy I got to experience it with everyone! ❤️

Studying ecology helps me understand that all of ecosystems are interconnected. Why Putrajaya must be a strange wetland to me? It is the rice fields growing me up! It is the river nurturing my soul when I was a child! This is not an unfamiliar place. This IS MY HOME! Inside the heart of Nature, there is no seperated countries, just the Earth; no different races, just Homo sapiens... What a fantastic lesson from Nature 🏞️

Thank you for all these wonderful things 🌸

Afterward, we explored Putrajaya itself. The Pink Mosque was absolutely breathtaking, and stepping inside for the first time was such an enlightening experience. I truly appreciated the opportunity to learn more about Islam in such a serene and sacred place.

We ended the day with some shopping at IOI Mall and dinner at Ayer 8. I can’t believe our time in Malaysia is almost over. The thought of leaving already makes me sad, but it also makes me more excited to return someday.

Your professional shopper,

Julianna Marionne G. Santos 🕌🌊🛍️

Bimo Wiratmoko, Group 1

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Kil, part of  team ASEANINJAS!

In the evening, I went to IOI Mall and Ayer 8. I had dinner with my buddy and some friends from the group. It was fun and I really enjoyed the time with them.😆👍🏻

In the afternoon we went to Masjid Putra, one of the most beautiful landmarks in Putrajaya. I was really impressed by its architecture and calm atmosphere.

Later, we went to IOI Putrajaya for some leisure time, and in the evening, we had dinner at Ayer 8 with free and easy activities. It was a wonderful day filled with sightseeing, cultural learning, and bonding moments with friends. I really enjoyed this tour🍃✨🦢

I loveeeed putrajaya. The second i stepped off the bus, I talked abt how good I thought the city planning was. I kept on getting impressed when we were told more about the city and the manmade wetlands, how they managed the water cleanliness levels, and the city planning. We asked a lott of questions, and rhey were answered so well too. I wanted to ask questions about the soil and land before putrajaya was founded but was worried it might be too specific. Aside from the city planning, i loveed the buildings and architecture too. Though, i felt it could've been more friendly for walkers. Maybe that's not an issue since everyone has cars and the city is only 60% done? I wish Indonesian cities could be half as good as putrajaya. Looking at Indo now though, it doesn't seem realistic at all.

The rest of the day was looking around, shopping, and finding food. An interestingg day, I learned a lot.

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I’m Maprang (Rina) 🌈

Love,

Ma.Dell Lorraine, sustainaslay

Another highlight was when we visited the Putra Mosque (Masjid Putra). The architecture left me completely amazed, and the serene atmosphere made it such a calming experience 🕌💖.

Later, we enjoyed some free time at IOI Putrajaya Mall, where my group and I tried cendol for dessert. It was sooo good 😋🥥! To wrap up the day, we headed to Ayer 8 to take in the stunning lakeside views🌅✨.

Overall, we had such a memorable day of learning, culture, and relaxation!

Shafa Trivia (Group 2 - Indonesia)

We had lunch at the mall by the wetland, and afterwards we visited the famous Pink Mosque. It was my first time inside a mosque, and I was truly in awe of its beauty. Later in the day we explored IOI Mall, had dinner, and looked around, before heading to an open-air mall for a short visit.

On the way back, we wrapped up the day with another karaoke session on the bus, which made the ride home lively and fun.🕌🌿🎶

Today was a 8.9/10!!

HOPE FOR A GREATER TOMORROW <3

Today at AUN Summer Camp 2025 was such a full and exciting day. We started with a session at the Putrajaya Government about urban and city planning. Honestly, I really enjoyed the class because it gave me a clear picture of how cities are designed, managed, and connected with sustainability. The most special moment for me was when I got the chance to ask about decolonization of knowledge—how local wisdom can actually be combined with modern approaches. I felt proud for being brave enough to bring that question up, and it reminded me that knowledge should not only come from the West but also from our own traditions.

After the session, we went strolling around Putrajaya, and I loved the iconic views, especially Wetland Lake. The scenery was calming, and it gave me space to reflect on what I had learned earlier. Then, we went to IOI Mall, the biggest mall in Malaysia. It was so huge, and I even found a small market inside that sold affordable things. I took the chance to buy some souvenirs for my family, which made me happy because I know they’ll appreciate them.

What made today even more meaningful was that I decided to spend more time with Thai participants. It was so refreshing to share stories, laugh, and bond with them. It helped me realize that this camp is not only about learning knowledge but also about building friendships across cultures. We ended the day with dinner, and I went back feeling grateful, inspired, and super energized.

After that, we switched gears and explored IOI Mall, the biggest mall in KL (and even Southeast Asia!)—definitely a place where you can stroll for hours. The evening continued with a trip to Ayer@8, and the bus ride back turned into a mini karaoke party 🎤. Time really flies, and it’s kinda crazy to realize we’re already getting close to the end of this program! 💫