PUTRAJAYA – The Youth and Sports Ministry will meet representatives of 41 youth organisations this Tuesday to discuss issues linked to the implementation of the Youth Societies and Youth Development Act (Amendment) 2019 (Act 668) on the lowering of the age limit of youths to 30 years.
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu said among matters to be discussed was on finding a solution to the implementation of the law to ensure a win-win situation between the government and the youth organisations.
He told this to reporters when met after the KayuhLasak Shapadu-KBS Putrajaya 2021 Programme here today.
On whether there were objections from youth associations on the lowering of the defined age for youth, Faizal said the majority agreed.
“Most agree to it, but they need some time for soft landing because some organisations had held their meetings for the elections early and if we set this January 1 (date for the implementation) it will upset their plan.
“So this is what we want to look into and to find a solution so that all parties are happy,” he added.
On November 17, Faizal announced in Parliament that the law changing the (maximum) age limit to hold positions in youth associations from 40 to 30 years will be implemented on January 1 next year.
On a separate matter, Faizal said the ministry always monitored the condition of Malaysian athletes participating in tournaments abroad.
“We monitor their health development, not only the football players in Singapore, but also our women hockey players in Bangladesh and so far, Alhamdulillah, those infected (with Covid-19) are not in a critical stage,” he added.
Faizal also said he was optimistic that Harimau Malaya will maintain their winning momentum in tonight’s match with Vietnam at the Bishan Stadium, Singapore.
It was reported that four Malaysia footballers – Khairulazhan Khalid (goalkeeper), Faisal Halim, Akhyar Rashid and Quentin Cheng – are positive with Covid-19. – Bernama, December 12, 2021
