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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
Daily Express
16-05-2025
- General
- Daily Express
60 partake in Sipitang hike
Published on: Friday, May 16, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: The participants in a group photo. SIPITANG: Some 60 participants, comprising youths from the district and Beaufort, completed the Jiwa Alam COBT Expedition at Langkimut Hill Garden, Bukit Tempurung, Kampung Sungai Bubus, Ulu Sipitang, recently. The expedition was organised by the Sabah Youth Council (Majlis Belia Sabah – MBS) in collaboration with the Interior Lower Region Youth Association Alliance (Gabungan Persatuan Belia Pedalaman Bawah – GPBPB). It was led by MBS Vice President and Programme Coordinator Siti Sobrinah Tassim. Advertisement According to Sobrinah, the youngest participant was just 11, while the oldest was 53. They were accompanied by five experienced guides throughout the expedition. 'The expedition was held in conjunction with the Sabah Youth Carnival 2025 Countdown Programme, which will take place at the Likas Sports Complex in Kota Kinabalu on May 17 and will be officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor,' she said. She also noted that the activity not only tested participants' physical endurance but also aimed to foster unity among youths through a journey that brings them closer to the beauty of nature. One of the participants, Effendy Allyssndro, said the climb was challenging, but the natural scenery provided a sense of peace and calm. The hike began at 7am and concluded at 2pm. Sobrinah said the event was carried out without any major injuries reported. * 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
