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Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
SYC: Raising retirement age to 65 may worsen Sabah unemployment
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Youth Council warns that raising the mandatory retirement age to 65 could worsen Sabah's already high unemployment rate. Its president, Abqaree Fawwaz Abekan, echoed concerns by the National Youth Council, noting that Sabah's unemployment stands at 7.7 pc, the highest in Malaysia, despite strong labour force participation. He said extending the retirement age would hinder job opportunities for youths and urged the government to maintain the current retirement age. Instead, he proposed focusing on boosting public sector productivity by employing more tech-savvy and energetic young people. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sabah youth empowerment act to address unique challenges
Published on: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 18, 2025 Text Size: The proposed Sabah Youth Development Enactment, announced by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, is seen as timely and essential to address the unique socio-demographic and leadership challenges faced by youth in the state. Sabah Youth Council (MBS) President Abqaree Fawwaz Abekan said the enactment aims to resolve issues such as the national move to lower the youth age limit to 30 by 2026, which he believes overlooks Sabah's realities. Advertisement Only 15 pc of Sabah's youth participate in clubs and volunteer groups, he noted, adding that the new law should reflect Sabah's diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural landscape. Abqaree also voiced support for the upcoming Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 roadmap, which continues efforts from SMJ 1.0 to strengthen youth development through education and human capital initiatives. The enactment will be reviewed by the Sabah Youth and Sports Ministry and MBS, including policies on youth age transition. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
