Youth age limit to be lowered to 30 by Jan 1, 2026


KUALA LUMPUR: The 30-year age limit for youth in the country will come into effect on Jan 1, 2026. The current youth age limit is 40.

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh (pic) said the government has set Jan 1, 2026, as the date that the Youth Societies and Youth Development (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act A1602) came into force.

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