KUALA LUMPUR: More opportunities should be given to younger leaders to contest at the next general election, MCA Youth said today in one of eight resolutions adopted at the party’s general assembly today.
The resolutions covering a range of issues on party and youth affairs, politics, government, economy and education were approved by 322 delegates after being debated by 10 delegates from 10 states.
The assembly which was held in a virtual as well as physical format at Wisma MCA here saw the attendance of 51 people while the rest maintained an online presence.
The youth wing urged the government to reduce the income tax rate to help alleviate the people’s burden.
In addition, delegates also approved a resolution for entrepreneurship assistance to be expanded and loans to youth be increased to enable them to expand their online business.
The youth wing also urged the government to provide grants which will allow young workers to undergo training to upgrade their skills.
On MCA Youth affairs, the wing urged that they be given more opportunities to contest in the coming general election and called on its members to immediately reach out to young voters in preparation for Undi 18 (voting age reduced to 18).
The assembly also called on politicians to set aside their differences, stop bickering and to work together in the fight against Covid-19 and in reviving the nation’s economy.
The delegates also called on all party members to unite to face the coming general election. - FMT
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