THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development is planning to establish a dedicated Youth Startup Hub in the state.
Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the hub is a dynamic, inclusive space that will serve as a central platform for young entrepreneurs to access resources, mentorship, training and business networks under one roof.
“This hub will play a critical role in accelerating startup growth, strengthening Sarawak’s entrepreneurial landscape, and positioning our youth to compete confidently at national and global levels,” he said.
He said this in his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today (May 27).
Abdul Karim said such a holistic approach equips Sarawak’s youth with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, not only building resilient businesses, but also nurturing empowered communities and shaping a bold, inclusive future for the state.
Earlier, he said his ministry is working closely with other ministries, state and federal agencies, as well as institutions of higher learning to deliver practical and impactful entrepreneurship programmes, while creating symbiotic ecosystems that support the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 vision of achieving high household income.
“These partnerships also support in-depth studies of the youth entrepreneurship ecosystem across Sarawak.
“The insights gained from these initiatives allow us to develop tailored, targeted interventions that foster entrepreneurial mind-sets from an early stage,” he said.
