PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to formulate a comprehensive rural youth development plan to produce a digitally literate, knowledgeable and skilled young rural generation capable of navigating the challenges of the modern world.

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, May 6 — Selangor has long prioritised the development of vibrant and empowered youth, and has rolled out initiatives aimed at fostering youth engagement, building their skills, and encouraging their civic participation. Addressing young parliamentarians from...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians, especially youth, to master artificial intelligence (AI) while ensuring the development and application of these tools are rooted in national values, cultural identity, and historical...

KANGAR, April 27 — Efforts to improve the capacity of Technical and Vocational Education and Training and mastery of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics among youth are necessary to build Malaysia’s domestic economic resilience.

By Ufairah Tarmidzi SHAH ALAM, April 27 — Yayasan Peneraju has introduced a fast-track plan, which allows Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) graduates to launch their careers from as early as age 21. Yayasan Peneraju chief executive officer Ibrahim Sani said 2,000 slots have been prepared this...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The “you only live once”, or “yolo”, mentality among youth is believed to encourage them to experiment with same-sex relationships, which may contribute to rising HIV infections among men aged 20 to 39.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Asean is on track to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030, but growth must be inclusive to ensure benefit to all communities, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Feb 7 — Applications for the Higher Learning Institution Study Aid (HPIPT) Selangor, which offers RM1,000 to students from families with incomes under RM5,000, will open in March. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the incentive, with an...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Malaysia will leverage its role as Asean Chair in 2025 to strengthen the youth agenda.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) introduce a loan for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes.

WELLINGTON, Nov 12 — New Zealand offered a historic national apology today to victims and families of hundreds of thousands of young people and vulnerable adults who were subjected to physical and sexual abuse in institutions over the last 70 years.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The government is committed to ensuring youth have access to jobs commensurate with their training, and that no region is underserved in terms of digital exposure.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) today launched the Start-Up and Scale-Up Grants to help youth in the agriculture and agrofood sector reduce start-up costs and expand agricultural projects.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — A recent study conducted by a team of local academics has revealed that young Malaysians have a strong sense of pride in the nation’s cultural heritage, particularly in its historical sites, cultural products and food.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) has proposed the government set up a sports university.

By Rafiqah Rauf SHAH ALAM, July 29 — Nearly 100 secondary and primary schools statewide have joined the Piala Dato’ Mokhtar Dahari and Piala DYTM Raja Muda Selangor (RMS) football championships, which will begin in August. Championship master committee chairman Dato’ Emran Kadir said 32 teams...

NIBONG TEBAL, July 1 — Realising the youth are among the most involved and interested in e-sports, Pakatan Harapan candidate Joohari Ariffin is using the platform to approach young voters, especially first-time electors, in the Sungai Bakap by-election.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) will send two young scientists to represent the country at the 73rd Nobel Laureate Meeting on physics in Lindau, Germany, from Sunday to July 5.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, June 14 — The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) hosted a courtesy visit from the Republic of Korea National Red Cross (KNRC) at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance ongoing support in...

By Danial Dzulkifly PETALING JAYA, June 4 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has launched its Child-Friendly City Action Plan 2030, which focuses on developing child-friendly infrastructure and policies to support the city’s growing young population. Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the...