Sabah plans youth development enactment for stronger support
Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025
By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: The State Government will formulate the Sabah Youth Development Enactment making it the legal platform to strengthen the management of youth organisations, expand recognition of youth activism and ensure a more structured space for development, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Hajiji said with this enactment, every youth leader to be given the time, space, and support to lead confidently and continue to contribute to the state without being sidelined due to policy changes.
Advertisement He said the State Ministry of Youth and Sports (KKBS) and the Sabah Youth Council (MBS) have been entrusted to look into this matter including the youth age transition policy issue. 'KKBS and MBS will conduct a comprehensive study on the youth age transition policy as the issue needs to be thoroughly studied, taking into account social structures, organisational maturity, and on-ground realities, particularly in Sabah,' he added. Hajiji was speaking at the state-level National Youth Day celebrations at the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex, here Saturday. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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