KUALA LUMPUR – The New Youth Development Model (MBPB) 2030 will be launched in March next year to intensify efforts to develop youth and nurture Masyarakat 5.0 (Society 5.0) in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said it will be developed based on the aspirations of young individuals for youth empowerment in the next decade.
“When implemented, MBPB 2030 will benefit the youth by increasing their socio-economic status via the creation of new job opportunities, education, and skills.
“It will also strengthen youth support systems – especially relations with family, society, and government agencies – in the effort to nurture a more confident and active generation of youth who are resilient and capable of taking on challenges,” he said when launching the 2021 National Youth Day celebrations here today.
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun, and Malaysian Youth Council president Jufitri Joha were also present at the event.
Ismail Sabri said Masyarakat 5.0 – a society that can thrive both in the physical and virtual worlds, which the country is aspiring for – should not merely be a generation smart enough to navigate through the digital world, but also be wise enough to adapt with technologies that will complement the religious, cultural, and civic values cherished by the Malaysian Family.
“I am highly confident of the youth’s capabilities to rise to this challenge, and data shows that the majority of them are already at the level of Belia 4.0. At this point, the youth are already analytical, highly skilled, possess innovative approaches, and place emphasis on a creative culture,” he said.
The government will continue to intensify efforts so that Masyarakat 5.0 will be achieved through various initiatives – including the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint, Industry 4.0 policy and the National Digital Network plan.
Ismail Sabri said the government will also boost the preparation of infrastructure, digital services, and career markets for the entire Malaysian Family, including the youth.
The initiatives identified are capable of reducing the digital divide and stimulating the current economic growth.
Ismail Sabri said the government will continue to encourage the spirit of volunteerism and emphasise mental health in the post-Covid-19 pandemic era, through the Mental Health Matters campaign, the Rakan Muda Comfort Room programme, and the Young Minds social enterprise targeting over 1,000 youth counsellors as trainees.
The National Youth Day is usually celebrated on May 15, but physical celebrations this year had to be postponed following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This year’s celebration – themed “This Decade is Your Decade” – is the government’s acknowledgement of the contribution, commitment, effort, determination, and excellence shown by the youth. – Bernama, October 30, 2021
