Youth knowledge on the law of youth development in Malaysia

This paper examines youth knowledge on the law of youth development in Malaysia.Knowing the law is an added value to youth because they can assist the government in developing youth programmes and activities.This study is a socio-legal study.A survey has been conducted among youth in Malaysia to inv...

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Main Authors: Yeon, Asmah Laili, Abdullah, Siti Alida John, Arshad, Rozita, Ayub, Zainal Amin, Azhar, Alias, Suhaimi, Safiah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology Press (IACSIT Press) 2016
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Online Access:http://repo.uum.edu.my/16084/1/5.pdf
http://repo.uum.edu.my/16084/
http://doi.org/10.7763/IJSSH.2016.V6.668
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Summary:This paper examines youth knowledge on the law of youth development in Malaysia.Knowing the law is an added value to youth because they can assist the government in developing youth programmes and activities.This study is a socio-legal study.A survey has been conducted among youth in Malaysia to investigate their awareness on the law of youth development.267 youths has responded to the survey.The findings show that about 70% of respondents agree that Malaysia has laws which protect the interest of youth.However, less than 50% of respondents have knowledge that about the Youth Societies and Youth Development Act 2007 which states main policies relating to youth development. The overall finding shows that less than 60% respondents are aware about youth policy. It is suggested that more promotion and activities be initiated to improve awareness concerning law and regulations among youth in Malaysia.