Govt will always support youth programme, says Abdul Karim

August 2, 2015

MIRI: Sarawak will constantly stand by youths to support their activities for the ‘Paint the World’ programme.

Assistant Minister of Social Development (Youth) Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah assured the government would provide all the necessary assistance.

“I hope the ‘Paint The World’ team members will continue to be (in high) spirits in their mission to bring youths together for charity and to make a difference in the lives of the unfortunate,” said Abdul Karim at the launch of the ‘Paint The World’ concert at Miri Indoor Stadium yesterday.

Over 600 youths from various organisations, dressed in colourful T-shirts, were present.

‘Paint The World’ local initiator, Aziza Anizan, mayor Lawrence Lai and representatives from Resident Office were also there.

‘Paint The World’ is an international programme introduced locally to gather youths to work together to bring cheers to the less fortunate.

Through their participation, youths can exchange ideas and opinions with one another on how to serve the unfortunate and give back to society.

'Paint The World’ has full govt support, says Karim

July 25, 2015

Karim (third right) poses in front of ‘Paint The World’ banner together with Sharifah Alauyah on his right and Aziza on his left and others.

KUCHING: The state government fully supports the ‘Paint The World’ event which will be held for the first time on Aug 1 at Miri Indoor Stadium in Miri.

Assistant Minister of Social Development (Youth) Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the event was an international event brought here so that our youths could bring joy and happiness to the less fortunate.

“This is a way for our youth to use their energy and to learn to give back to society, he told a press conference at his office here yesterday.

“It is a charity event which allows youths to be united in doing something that can change the world for the better for the less fortunate and those who need assistance,” he added.

Karim said he was proud that the local youth could use this event to do charity work in order to make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged members of society.

He said he was very impressed with the ways how youth of today could come together and connect themselves using social media to make something (good) happen.

“I believe there will be a lot of excitement and colourful activities carried out during the event to make it a memorable occasion,” he said.