Priska Magdalena

Priska Magdalena Binti Sinem is a youth leader and civic advocate from Kota Belud, Sabah, dedicated to empowering young Sabahans to participate meaningfully in shaping their state’s future. With a background in International Studies and experience as an SMJ Fellow under the Sabah Ministry of Youth and Sports, she anchors her work in grassroots mobilisation, accessible civic education and community-centred leadership. At the heart of her efforts is a simple but powerful goal: to contribute to a better, more informed Sabah.
She is the co-founder of HAI MANDAK!, a youth-driven edutainment platform created with close friends to demystify governance, local issues and the power of voting for young Sabahan audiences. Her organising journey began through Kelab Belia Generasi Pemenang Kampung Tempasuk, where she co-led the Kempen Anak Sabah Balik Mengundi during the 2022 General Election, mobilising Sabahan youth living outside the state to return home and vote.

Priska is also the creator of “Kelas Ko Ada Kuasa Bah!”, a civic education module tailored specifically for Sabah. After developing and delivering the programme herself, she went on to train other youth facilitators, expanding its reach across the region. Today, she continues her mission through initiatives like Anak Sabah Balik Mengundi PRN17 and the “30 Hari 30 Konten PRN” civic education series, all aimed at nurturing a generation of young Sabahans who understand their power and participate fully in democratic life.

For me, impact is not just about external or physical development, it begins with a change in mindset. When young people shift how they see themselves and their role in society, real and lasting change becomes possible. Mindset is what shapes the future.