Government Continues to Give Support to Youths

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said that the State Government is committed to supporting youth development and acknowledged the challenges faced by institutions such as Montfort Youth Training Centre (MYTC), which lack income sources.

For the development of youths in the state, the State Government has allocated RM16.89 million for leadership and skills development. The Government has increased budget allocation for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to enhance resources and to expand scholarship and bursary schemes for students, the Chief Minister said in his message on 15 June 2024 at the MYTC's 25th Anniversary Charity Dinner in Magellan Sutera, Kota Kinabalu.

One of MYTC's mission is to assist underprivileged youths by offering them opportunities. "Montfort’s character formation programme is particularly noteworthy. Its mission to empower youths and harness their full potential, and especially youths from the interior is commendable,” Hajiji said. "This initiative aligns seamlessly with the Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya’s (SMJ) aspirations and underscores the State Government’s commitment to youth empowerment by providing opportunities for young people to develop their skills and contribute to the state's economy and society."

Hajiji also called upon MYTC to embrace new technologies, and innovation, and to strengthen industry collaborations. The CM commended the Centre’s dedication and hard work to build and re-build characters.

Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun, State Minister of Finance, represented the CM and delivered CM’s speech.