Over 400 youth associations registered under new Act
KOTA BAHARU:
More than 400 youth movements and associations have been registered since Dec 31 last year under the Youth Associations and Development Act. Youth and Sports Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Mohd Yasin Mohd Salleh said their applications were among 500 received so far. The Act, which among others bans people above 40 to become members or leaders of youth associations, gave a positive impact on efforts to draw youths to join youth associations, he told reporters after officiating the Kelantan level National Youth Day here on Saturday. He said the Act also gave a fresh breath to youth associations and provide opportunities to the young to lead after being trained by the Ministry. Under the Ninth Malaysia Plan RM2 billion was allocated for the implementation of various youth programmes including Rakan Muda, Youth Economic Fund and 1,300 people’s sport arena, he added. - Bernama
