Tag: youth

Teenage pregnancy in Sarawak, shaped by health, education, and cultural factors, has declined through coordinated programmes, but recent rises highlight urgent needs for comprehensive education, youth services, targeted outreach, and sustained policy commitment.

According to the Malaysian Department of Insolvency (MDI), approximately 5,272 bankruptcy cases among Malaysians under 34 from 2020 to 2025, including roughly 877 in 2024 alone.

In Sarawak, sport can drive youth health, education, and livelihoods, but realising its social and economic potential requires coordinated partnerships linking government, schools, universities, NGOs, private sponsors, and young people themselves.

As Sarawak advances in technical education and workforce development, bridging inclusion gaps for women and marginalised youth will determine how fully the state realises its vision of skilled, equitable progress.

Volunteerism in Sarawak offers youth a low-cost, skill-building pathway to employment, combining structured programmes, verifiable credentials, and rural outreach to boost organisational skills, workplace readiness, and career opportunities.

As screen time dominates youth life in Sarawak, digital detox programs combining education, community engagement, and cultural relevance are emerging as vital tools to restore mental well-being and balanced living.