Youth Entrepreneur Development Cornerstone To Sarawak’s Economic Transformation
KUCHING: Youth entrepreneur development remains a cornerstone in Sarawak’s drive towards economic transformation.
Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the BeliaGoBiz Programme was a key highlight, which integrates entrepreneurship, sports and talent development.
According to him, the programme was successfully held in Limbang from 12 to 13 July and in Debak from 23 to 24 August, attracting over 800 participants.
“The two-day events featured entrepreneurship courses, agency exhibitions, sports activities, a sales carnival, talent competitions and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sharing sessions, creating a vibrant platform that encouraged skills, creativity and community engagement,” he said.
He said this during his ministerial winding-up session at the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting on Tuesday.
Dato Sri Abdul Karim also touched on another flagship programme organised in collaboration with UiTM Sarawak, the Sarawak Youth Business Idea Competition (SaYBIC).
He noted that the programme was an engagement initiative designed to nurture entrepreneurial talent and empower youth in IPTA and IPTS across Sarawak.
“SaYBIC 2023/2024 recorded remarkable interest, showcasing a diverse range of products and strong student participation.
“Building on this momentum, SaYBIC 2024/2025 continues to provide a platform for youth to develop and pitch creative business ideas, receive mentorship and gain practical exposure to business development.
“This fosters a culture of innovation and preparing students to contribute effectively to Sarawak’s growing economy,” he stressed. -UKASnews
