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South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Christmas trees complaint overlooked by Pontypool council
Council staff were reminded to adhere to the concerns and complaints policy. This was addressed at the council meeting on April 23, chaired by Councillor Caroline Price, with several councillors attending in person or remotely. The minutes of previous meetings were confirmed as true records. Grants of £200 and £500 were approved for Llangollen International Eisteddfod and Torfaen Pride, respectively. The finance manager was asked to review and clarify the council's asset register. The council has made a commitment to the environment, and a biodiversity NRAP report is to be submitted by the end of the year. Biodiversity and sustainability will be included in all future committee agendas. Various governance and policy updates were made, including the adoption or re-adoption of policies on carer's leave, neonatal care leave, special and additional leave, artificial intelligence, concerns and complaints, and emergency call out. The council was shortlisted for two awards at the One Voice Wales AGM. Motions for this are due by June 20. The council also plans to share information about the Welsh Government's Democratic Engagement Grant with the Youth Council. A portion of the meeting was confidential, with the press and public excluded in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960.
CBC
27-05-2025
- General
- CBC
'Exciting' and 'surreal': King's Trust Canada team members talk about meeting King Charles
Sarah Vickery, director of programming at the King's Trust Canada, and Maxwell Evans, a member of the youth council at the King's Trust, talk about how their organization works with young people and what it was like to meet King Charles as he makes his 20th visit to Canada.
Zawya
27-05-2025
- General
- Zawya
MoHESR establishes Youth Council to increase young generation's contribution to advancing higher education sector
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: In line with the UAE leadership's directive to empower Emirati youth, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has formed its Youth Council to boost the involvement of the young generation in enhancing institutional work and government performance. The move aligns with Federal Youth Authority's Guide for Youth Empowerment in Federal Government Entities, reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to adopting national best practices in youth empowerment. The Youth Council aims to support the development of qualified national leaders in the higher education and scientific research sector. The newly established body will provide a platform for young employees to express their views, share innovative ideas, and hone their leadership skills. It will also launch initiatives proposed by young people at the Ministry, strengthening their contributions to improving the work environment. The Youth Council comprises 14 members from various departments within the Ministry. It is chaired by Rashid Karam Jalal Al Kaabi, Head of the Attachés and Support for Scholarship Students Department, with Mona Hassan Ali Al Shehhi serving as Vice President. Members include Fatima Ahmed Obaid Al Hammadi, Saleh Saif Mohammed Al Ameer, Maryam Fouad Ahmed Al Hammadi, Jawaher Obaid Sultan Al Janahi, Fatima Salem Saif Al Ghafli, Mohamed Khalifa Mohamed Saeed Al Qubaisi, Israa Abdul Karim Abdullah Al Ansari, Aisha Nasser Saeed Al Mazrouei, Hilal Hamdan Saif Al Busaidi, Sarah Mohammed Saeed Al Mansouri, Naema Salem Saeed Al Marzouqi, and Lulwa Ali Mohammed Al Tamimi. This initiative reflects MoHESR's commitment to promoting direct engagement with all segments of society, particularly youth. By involving young people in policymaking and initiative development, the Ministry is cultivating national talent capable of driving creativity, spearheading innovation, and contributing to sustainable development.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Johor mulls lowering youth age limit to 16
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government plans to introduce a minimum youth age as early as 16 to provide early exposure to teenagers regarding the environment after school. State youth, sports, entrepreneur development and cooperatives committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said that by introducing a lower youth age at 16, teenagers will have the opportunity to join youth associations, which in turn ensures that these associations have strong successors. 'The Johor government is currently studying ways to further empower our youth, starting from the age of 16. 'When they start fostering the spirit of associations at 16, they will not be surprised by the culture of associations after they leave the school environment,' he said after launching the National Youth Day 2025 celebration at the state level in conjunction with the 2025 Johor Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) yesterday, Bernama reported. He said a consultation session with the Education Department, the Youth Council and related agencies will be held to discuss the matter, which is expected to be resolved in the near future. Meanwhile, he said the government is not yet ready to lower the youth age limit to 30 from 40 as to be enforced at the national level next year and will review the matter in depth.
The Star
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Perak to set youth organisation age limit at 30
IPOH: Beginning next year, youth organisations will see their membership age capped at 30, says a Perak executive councillor. State education, higher education, youth and sports committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah ( pic ) said the structural change is aimed at ensuring youth activism continues in a dynamic and progressive manner. 'This year will be the final year for the existing age limit of 40 under the Youth Societies and Youth Development (Amendment) Act. 'This change follows careful planning and organisational restructuring,' he said after opening the state-level National Youth Day Carnival here yesterday. 'I believe most youth organisations are already preparing to comply with the new regulation. We hope this will ensure they continue to operate actively and smoothly under the new framework,' he added. Citing 2025 data from the Statistics Department, Khairudin said there are about 708,700 youths aged 15 to 30 in Perak, representing 27.6% of the state's population. 'The youth represent a strategic demographic that will shape the direction and future of the state over the next decade,' he said. Khairudin also encouraged all youth organisations in the state to remain inclusive by involving representatives from diverse backgrounds, including those from rural and suburban areas. 'Women, the Orang Asli community and youths with disabilities should also be included to ensure every group is well represented in the state's development agenda,' he said. Separately, Khairudin said the state government plans to introduce courses to increase youth involvement in the dirty, dangerous and difficult (3D) sector. These efforts, he said, will be coordinated with the Youth and Sports Department and the state Youth Council. 'Based on our findings, we may include 3D skills courses as part of our efforts to strengthen human capital development, especially among the youth. 'With training and support, interested youth can gain the necessary skills and view the 3D sector as a viable income source. 'Many do not know where to begin or which channels to access. With the right information and exposure, more youth may be willing to venture into this field. 'If we view the 3D sector as one that can help youths earn a living, then perhaps the state Youth Council and Youth and Sports Department could take the initiative to offer proper exposure, courses and guidance,' he added. Responding to questions about the lack of youth interest in 3D jobs, Khairudin said it may stem from misconception. 'This may be a new sector to them and they may not fully understand the opportunities it presents, especially in terms of income generation and career development,' he added.
