PM says this will enhance the role of young leaders in decision-making.
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced today that the government has agreed to appoint a youth representative as a senator.
"We will ensure that the voice of the younger generation will always be given attention and consideration in every process of government decision-making at all levels – district, state, national and international. Also present were Mahathir's wife Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and Malaysian Youth Council President Jufitri Joha.
At the event, Mahathir also launched the ‘Youth Power Club’, which will increase the involvement of youths in grassroots-level community work.
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