Dawn of the new age
RAYYAN AZIZ lets out a long sigh whenever he thinks about an upcoming job interview. At 35, the engineer is applying for a junior management position at a company known for advocating young leadership, typically recruiting candidates in their late 20s to early 30s. Under normal circumstances, he believes his experience and skills would speak […]
Budgeting for ‘new youth’ transition
AS MALAYSIA recalibrates its definition of youth, questions have emerged over whether funding for youth programmes will remain impactful – and whether a smaller eligible demographic will translate into reduced support or a fundamental restructuring of resources. Malaysia Youth Council (MYC) secretary-general Ahmad Farhan Rosli says it is important to first clear up a common […]
Majlis Belia cadang gaji permulaan graduan ijazah RM3,500 dikaji kerajaan
KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Belia Malaysia (MBM) menggesa kerajaan menetapkan gaji permulaan bagi graduan ijazah antara RM3,000 dan RM3,500. Ketua Penerangan MBM Syafiq Ridzwan Jamaluddin berpendapat, nilai tersebut lebih munasabah berbanding dasar gaji minimum sebanyak RM1,700 yang berkuat kuasa 1 Feb lalu. “Kalau boleh, kerajaan menekankan gaji untuk para graduan ijazah dengan tangga gaji permulaan sebanyak […]
Kepimpinan baharu KBS perlu tekankan agenda belia hadapi cabaran semasa – MBM
Pelantikan Ahli Parlimen Sungai Petani, Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari sebagai Menteri Belia dan Sukan (KBS) serta Mordi anak Bimol sebagai Timbalan Menteri Belia dan Sukan dianggap langkah tepat oleh Majlis Belia Malaysia (MBM). Presiden MBM, Mohd Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid (gambar), berkata pelantikan kepimpinan baharu KBS itu hadir pada saat belia negara berdepan pelbagai cabaran […]