KUALA LUMPUR: The youth and sports ministry today launched the Youth Capsule (Y-Capsule) @IYCResidence, a hostel facility for youths and job seekers in the city.
Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh said the facility would be available from Sept 15 for those aged 18 to 40 years old at only RM10 per day.
“This programme targets youths who intend to undergo industrial training, are looking for jobs and people who have a job but do not have a place to stay.
“I hope this (initiative) will encourage more youths to get jobs (in the city), particularly those from rural areas,” she told reporters after the launching ceremony here, today.
The facility at the International Youth Centre in Cheras offers five dormitories with 54 beds and is equipped with cooking facilities, self-service laundry and internet access.Yeoh said the programme managed by IYC began because statistics showed that 38% of the homeless population in Kuala Lumpur comprised young people between 18 and 30 years old.
“It is difficult for us to secure funds to build new facilities, so we are utilising existing facilities to implement programmes like this.
“I urge government agencies to create similar facilities for young people,” she said. - FMT
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