| Syazwani Hj Rosli |
THERE is a need to appoint one member of the Legislative Council (LegCo) who would represent the youth in Brunei as they have aspirations in line with the requirements and needs of the nation at present.
This was stated by YB Datin Paduka Dyg Hajah Zasia binti Sirin, a member of the LegCo, in her adjournment speech yesterday during the 12th LegCo Meeting.
According to her, members of LegCo have constantly mentioned that youths are regarded as the valuable assets of the nation, the next generation’s future leaders and referred towards inspiring and motivating those who will become the leaders of the nation in the future.
The appointment of a youth representative who has the potential to voice out perspectives and suggestions at the LegCo Meeting, particularly in areas mainly prioritised towards supporting the nation’s vision in generating a young generation, based on the slogan ‘Generation with a Vision’ (Generasi Berwawasan), will become more meaningful and achievable.
Furthermore, YB Datin Paduka Dyg Hajah Zasia also highlighted the shortage of women in top positions while deliberating on the involvement and contribution of women, from the public sector, private sector and non-government organisations (NGOs), towards the development of the country.
File photo shows National Service Programme (PKBN) youths performing a self defence martial art called Silat Cakak. YB Datin Paduka Hajah Zasia binti Sirin, a member of the Legislative Council (LegCo), has voiced the need for the the appointment of a youth representative to voice out perspectives and sugges-tions at the LegCo Meeting. – AZROL AZMI
According to the statistics from the Public Service Department in 2014, she said that the number of females serving in ‘Division 1’ is around 269 compared to 615 males holding top positions, while ‘Division 2’ has 6,164 female officers in comparison to 3,691 male officers.
She stressed that women should be given the opportunity to hold top management positions considering the expected excellent performances, dedication and potential among the female employees. With the presence of more female employees in high ranking positions, they will not only help highlight issues pertaining to the women’s welfare, family and community, but also play a role in shaping prosperity and welfare of the people and country.
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