Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim spoke at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) on Saturday (April 27) in conjunction with the Johor State Level Youth Kembara Jumpa Orang Muda (Kembara JOM). – BernamaPic
JOHOR BAHRU: The government has provided assurances that it will be open to various views and criticism that will not affect harmony in society, says Adam Adli Abdul Halim.
The Deputy Youth and Sports Minister shared that many youths had voiced such concerns during the Kembara Jumpa Orang Muda (JOM), an initiative by his ministry through the Registrar of Youth Office (ROY) and the Youth and Sports Department.
"There were questions touching on the government’s openness when faced with criticism and such... (so) we have provided assurances that the government will always remain open, but at the same time we cannot jeopardise society’s harmony,” he said after officiating the Johor level Kembara JOM here on Saturday (April 27)
He added that the youth were interested in job opportunities, education and the amendment to Act 668 that lowers the age limit for youth society office bearers to 18 to 30 years old and shortens the period to hold office as head of youth society from six to four years.
"All this is an indicator that, through this programme, youth focus on real issues that encompass their lives and environment. This is praiseworthy.
"So we as the government should take note and do the best to ensure we can answer (their questions),” he said.
Adam Adli said that Johor was the fourth state in which Kembara JOM was organised, after Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Selangor, with Kuala Lumpur as the following location.
The programme allows stakeholders to provide feedback and views on the draft Youth Leadership Transition Plan directly to the ministry’s highest leadership.
ROY talks, Rakan Muda activities, and exhibitions by government departments and agencies are also part of the programme's activities. – Bernama
