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Federal youth age cap not practical for Sabah: Fairuz
Published on: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025
By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The national policy capping youth age at 30 is not suitable for Sabah, said Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Fairuz Renddan ( pic ). He said Sabah, like Sarawak, has long maintained the age limit at 40 and does not see a need to align with the federal stance. Fairuz noted that while the law passed in 2019 has seen multiple postponements, its implementation in Sabah could prove unhelpful. He pointed out that most active youth participants in the state are in their late 20s or older, with many still finding their footing well into their 30s. Sabah is developing its own Youth Development Enactment with the Sabah Youth Council, and Fairuz emphasised that maturity and character matter more than age. * 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.
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