| Ishan Ibrahim |
THE Information Department under the Prime Minister’s Office held its second Civic Village programme for post-graduates yesterday, at the department’s auditorium.
The first session began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, which was followed by the singing of the national anthem and the patriotic song, ‘Bendera Negara’.
In his welcoming address, Mawardi bin Haji Mohammad, the Acting Director of Information, briefed the participants on the aims of the six-day programme as an effective platform in the dissemination of information and government policies.
“It is also hoped that the programme can prepare the participants for the challenges ahead and to secure employment opportunities, not only in the government sector but also in the private sector,” he said.
Mawardi also added that the programme is aimed at producing a generation of youths that are marketable and dynamic, with the ability to work independently as a successful entrepreneur towards boosting the nation’s economy.
Around 26 participants from various higher institutions, both local and foreign, are involved the programme which is scheduled to last for six days and five nights at the Sungai Kebun Sports Complex.
The programme is part of the ‘Direct Communications’ government project, which is particularly designed for the dissemination of information.
The programme articipants will take part in village discussion activities, dialogue sessions, sports and leisure, and religious activities, in addition to visiting several small and medium enterprises (SMEs), for some valuable insights on entrepreneurship.
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