Sarawak government has agreed to maintain its current youth age limit at 40 despite the Federal Government’s decision to lower the cap to 30 as of January 2026. Our government will retain the autonomy to determine the age threshold for local youths at state level and we are not bound by what has been decided at Federal level. I have mentioned this to our media friends during the sidelines of an event in Limbang recently because for now, Sarawak’s definition of youth remains between the ages of 15 and 40.
I have also mentioned that by reducing the age limit abruptly, there would be implications because presently there are many programmes which are offered and undertaken by various local government ministries as well as agencies to support youth development.
There are many potential applicants and participants who would be affected if the age limit was lowered suddenly. Many individuals at that age may also have just completed their studies and if we were to bring the cut-off limit to below 40, they may no longer be eligible to apply for funding and assistances. Thus, that is why we are keeping the current youth age policy in place for Sarawak.
The Federal Government through Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia had recently announced that the implementation of the new youth age cap of 30 effective January 1 next year, under the Youth Societies and Youth Development (Amendment) Act 2019. The present national youth age limit remains at 40 until the new policy will officially be enforced.
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