Youths carry with them the country’s hopes and dreams, but a strong foundation is required to build those dreams. Youth-related policies must focus on facilitating their growth and progress.
HARAPAN believes that we can make Malaysia the best place for youths to spread their wings. Therefore, we have outlined several policies to empower the youths and give them the tools required to carry the nation forward.
Kad Belia
Kad Belia is an upgrade of Kad Siswa and will be used by youths between the ages of 13 to 25 years old. Card holders will be eligible to obtain promotions and discounts at selected businesses.
Kembara Siswa
Kembara Siswa will be introduced to help students who wish to return to their hometown especially during festive seasons. Kembara Siswa will prepare tickets at a fixed price (RM199) for flights to Sabah or Sarawak from Peninsular Malaysia and vice versa. This will be limited to 2 tickets per year for each student.
Housing Provisions
To help reduce housing commitments for youths, HARAPAN will endeavour to prepare youth transit homes, affordable home ownership and rental, low-cost and medium-cost in adequate numbers in the localities that require them.
Access to Sports and Recreation
Expanding access to sports and recreational facilities to ensure work-life balance. Preparing more public spaces such as recreational parks, public sports facilities, libraries, digital resource centres, and event spaces for the youths.
Freedom of Activism
Guaranteeing freedom for youths to participate in activism and encouraging the establishment of social and welfare bodies, and public intellectual activities which are spearheaded by the youth.
Skills Training Account
Open Skills Training Account for young workers aged 18 to 30 years old under HRD Corp containing RM500 which can be used for lifetime training.