| Nuri Sufri |
THE youth need more support from relevant ministries and departments to enhance their level of knowledge and skills according to requirements set in the private sector in the form of technical and vocational institutions provided locally and internationally.
This was stated yesterday by YB Orang Kaya Jaya Putera Dato Paduka Awang Haji Muhammad Taha bin Abdul Rauf, Penghulu of Mukim Keriam in the Tutong District, on the 12th Legislative Council (LegCo) Meeting’s 12th day.
He made suggestions for the relevant Cabinet Ministers to further review the issues and suggestions by LegCo members that require a response for the purpose of devising an effective long-term plan.
Despite the government’s effort to tackle the high unemployment rate of citizens and permanent residents in Brunei through educational schemes, he explained that not many youths have the necessary skills and knowledge required in the private sector and has therefore suggested several key areas which the government could look into.
YB Orang Kaya Jaya Putera Dato Paduka Awang Haji Muhammad Taha bin Abdul Rauf, Penghulu of Mukim Keriam in the Tutong District. – DEAN KASSIM
Although the relevant ministry and departments have projects in place on fish and prawn farming, with the current lack of local knowledge and skills the country still relies on importing wet and frozen fish.
He also suggested that a training centre for youths interested in the farming, livestock and fishery professions should be established, which in turn will hopefully minimise the country’s reliance on imported fish.
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