THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) has launched numerous programmes to support and empower youth entrepreneurs in 2024 through the Youth Entrepreneur Setup (YES) programme.
Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said YES 1.0 focuses on the awareness and promotion of youth entrepreneurship, while YES 2.0 on digitalisation stands out as a flagship initiative.
The programmes have attracted 4,112 participants, with 3,654 in YES 1.0 and 458 in YES 2.0.
“This participation not only demonstrates strong interest in our initiatives but also highlights the potential and enthusiasm among future young entrepreneurs,” he said in his ministerial winding-up speech today.
Following this, he said a comprehensive survey was conducted in 14 locations throughout Sarawak to understand the interests and trends among the youths and participants.
“With this data and information, my ministry will tailor its initiatives and programmes to meet the evolving needs and aspirations of our young entrepreneurial community,” he said, adding that his ministry is also actively involved with relevant federal and state agencies in designing a comprehensive youth start-up programme tailored specifically to cultivate and empower young entrepreneurs in Sarawak.
The programme is meticulously crafted to offer aspiring entrepreneurs the necessary motivation, start-up capital, guidance, and resources to begin the youths’ entrepreneurial journey.
“Through this programme, our goal is to create an environment that nurtures entrepreneurial talent, digital and technopreneur drive, creativity and innovation, borderless networking, and sustainable growth for young entrepreneurs,” he said.
