BANGI: Many troubled Malaysian teens have turned over a new leaf, thanks to the Perkasa Youth Programme, said Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
The programme by Permata Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Felda aims to empower youth aged between 15 to 25 who have “lost their way”.
In her speech when closing the fourth series of the programme, the Prime Minister's wife shared the success stories of many participants who can look forward to a brighter future.
“In the first series of the camp, two participants obtained positions as infrastructure assistants at Outward Bound Lumut.
“Another joined the police and most found employment in the construction and motoring industry.
“After the second series, 11 joined the Felda auxiliary police and two furthered their studies at Limkokwing University,” Rosmah said, adding that 13 participants in the third series trained at a skills institute and passed with flying colours.
“I am more than proud of the participants who succeeded and made the choice to become better people.”
Most of the participants in the programme were charged under the Road Transport Act, Section 42 for illegal and reckless motorcycle riding.
Many had the potential to be lured into criminal activities such as gambling, drug abuse, robbery and rape.
Rosmah said the youths were not “bad people” but “good teens who have taken the wrong path”.
“Most of them were raised in impoverished conditions and lacked parental guidance.
“The programme has shown these youths that life is worth living and they are important and necessary to the development of the country,” she added.
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