KUCHING: Youths stand to benefit from the allocations for skills training and sports facilities in Budget 2012, Youth Development Assistant Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said.
He said the RM200mil allocated for skills training for youths who do not continue their schooling was a good move by the Federal Government.
“We cannot expect all youths to be able to go to university, so there is a need for vocational or skills training for those who don’t continue their schooling. This will enhance the development of youths and help them to assimilate into society with useful skills,” he said.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had announced yesterday that the RM200mil allocation under the Strategic Action for Youth (SAY 1 Malaysia) programme would provide skills training to be conducted by institutions such as community colleges, Institut Kemahiran Mara, Institut Latihan Perindustrian and Giat Mara. Trainees would be given practical training in government-linked and private companies to enable them to secure employment.
Karim welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of RM320mil to implement skills training, leadership programmes, resilience and entrepreneurship for youths at state and district levels.
He was also happy that funds would be allocated for more futsal and football facilities to be built.
“Futsal and football are sports of interest among youths today. In my constituency, practically every kampung is asking for a futsal court. Most of the kampung youths love futsal, so I’m glad that the Government is sensitive to their needs,” the Asajaya assemblyman said.
