KUALA TERENGGANU – In a continued effort to strengthen the transformation of the Rakan Muda programme, particularly in bridging gaps among rural youth in the East Coast, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), through the Terengganu State Youth and Sports Department (JBSNT), has organised a total of 29 activities in conjunction with the state-level Fiesta Rakan Muda.
The two-day programme, which started yesterday at the Terengganu State Water Sports Complex (KOMSAT) in Pulau Duyong, adopts a carnival-style approach aimed at expanding youth participation and engagement across diverse segments.
JBSNT Terengganu Director, Asmadi Mohamad, said the programme was designed as a comprehensive initiative encompassing the 10 lifestyle pillars under the Rakan Muda framework, which is currently undergoing rebranding since its introduction in 1994.
He added that the initiative also serves as a unifying platform for youth, associations and local clubs that have long required a more inclusive space to actively participate and collaborate.
“Through this approach, we are able to provide broader opportunities for young people to showcase their talents and potential, while ensuring no one is left behind in the state’s youth development agenda.
“The programme content, which spans sports, creative expression and character-building activities, also offers early exposure to younger participants, particularly students,” he said.
In addition to sports events such as sailing, canoeing and silat, the programme also features a range of community-oriented services, including free motorcycle engine oil changes, haircuts and other essential services provided at no cost, regardless of background or age.
At the same time, the involvement of various government agencies in the programme is expected to further strengthen community engagement while fostering closer ties between youth and the local community.