THE New Youth Development Model (MBPB) 2030 will be launched in March next year, to boost efforts to develop youth and nurture Masyarakat 5.0 in the country, said Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

It will be developed based on the aspirations of young people for youth empowerment for the next decade, he added.

“When implemented, MBPB 2030 will benefit youth by increasing their socio-economic status via the creation of new jobs, education and skills.

“It will also strengthen youth support systems, especially relations with family, society and government agencies in their efforts to nurture a more confident and active generation of youth who are resilient and capable of taking on challenges,” he said at the launch of the 2021 National Youth Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur today.

Present were Youth and Sports Minister Ahmad Faizal Azumu, Federal Territories Minister Shahidan Kassim, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Rina Mohd Harun and Malaysian Youth Council president Jufitri Joha.

Ismail Sabri said Masyarakat 5.0 – a society that can thrive in both the physical and virtual worlds, and for which the country is aspiring – should not just be a generation smart enough to navigate the digital world, but also wise enough to adapt to technology that will complement the civic, cultural and religious values cherished by the Malaysian Family.

“I am highly confident in the capabilities of youth to rise to this challenge, and data shows that the majority of them are already at the level of Belia 4.0. At this point, youth are already analytical, highly skilled and possess innovative approaches with an emphasis on creative culture.”

He said to ensure Masyarakat 5.0 can be achieved, the government will continue to boost efforts via various initiatives, including the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint, Industrial Revolution 4.0 policy and National Digital Network plan.

The government will also boost the preparation of infrastructure, digital services and career markets for the entire Malaysian Family, including youth, he added. – Bernama, October 30, 2021.