IPOH: The Perak government plans to introduce courses aimed at increasing youth involvement in the 3D (dirty, dangerous, and difficult) sector, says Khairudin Abu Hanipah.
The state education, higher education, youth and sports committee chairman said they would work with the Youth and Sports Department and the state Youth Council to introduce these courses.
"With training and support, interested youth could gain the necessary skills and view the 3D sector as a viable income source," he said in a press conference after opening the state-level National Youth Day Carnival here on Saturday (May 17).
“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 can take the initiative to offer proper exposure, courses and guidance,” he added.
When asked about this, Khairudin said he believed that it was a misconception that youth were not interested in the 3D sector.
“In my view, it could be that this is a new sector for them, and they may not fully understand the opportunities it presents, especially in terms of income generation and career development," he added.
