Eighth Malaysia Development Plan - Chapter 21 - Youth in Development

The Eighth Malaysia Plan charts the next steps that Malaysia, will have to take towards becoming a united and fully developed nation by the year 2020. Chapter 21 of the Plan focuses on youth in development. During the Eighth Plan period, the thrust of youth development will be to equip youths with the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to enable them to rise to the challenges and cope with the effects of rapid economic development and globalization. Greater attention will be given to ensure that youths recognize their critical responsibility and contribution towards national development as well as in enhancing national unity.