The government has approved two major initiatives to strengthen youth wellbeing, focusing on digital gaming safety and public health education.
PUTRAJAYA: The government has approved two major initiatives to strengthen youth wellbeing and safety nationwide.
The Malaysia Against Malicious Exploitation – Community of Practice (MYGAME–CoP) and PROSTAR 2.0 were endorsed at the 6th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Youth Development (JKPB).
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who chaired the meeting, said the committee coordinates youth development policies in an inclusive and integrated manner.
This aligns with the government’s commitment to nurturing forward-looking and competitive young Malaysians.
MYGAME-CoP, presented by the Foreign Ministry, will function as a collaboration platform.
It involves government agencies, researchers, digital gaming platforms and gaming communities.
Its goals include preventing extremist exploitation of gaming spaces and developing safety guidelines.
The initiative also aims to create information-sharing frameworks and strengthen youth digital resilience through education.
“MYGAME-CoP ensures young people are protected online and contributes to regional security in countering modern extremism,” Ahmad Zahid said.
PROSTAR 2.0, presented by the Health Ministry, will emphasise comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education.
It also focuses on engaging youths as peer educators within their communities.
The programme will work on early intervention for high-risk behaviours and reducing HIV/AIDS-related stigma.
It aims to strengthen collaboration with educational institutions and youth groups for wider reach.
“This programme supports Malaysia’s commitment to the Ending AIDS by 2030 target,” Ahmad Zahid stated.
It empowers youths as drivers of public health change.
The meeting underscored that youth remain key to national progress and their wellbeing requires cross-ministerial cooperation.
Attention was also given to issues like mental health, drug abuse, bullying and digital addiction.
The government noted ongoing initiatives to support Malaysians aged 30 to 40.
This is in line with the new youth age limit of under 30, which comes into effect on Jan 1, 2026.
“With unified cooperation and commitment, Malaysia is confident of nurturing a resilient, ethical and capable young generation,” Ahmad Zahid added.
