Focus on subtance, not style
by T.K. Letchumy Tamboo
newsdesk@thesundaily.com
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11, 2008): It seems that when it comes to conducting youth programmes, it's all about style, not substance. This is probably why it cost only US$2.55 (RM8.24) an hour to conduct such programmes in the United States, but cost a whopping RM82 a person in Malaysia.
Youth and Sport Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said made this observation at the launch of the Youth Workers' Convention 2008 at a hotel here yesterday.
"The expenses allocated for programmes held by the ministry should focus on the programme itself and not on the accessories used for the programme," she said.
"We always complain that we do not have money yet we waste so much money on accessories such as t-shirt and caps. If we really want change, then, we must be committed to be the change."
As if to illustrate her point, t-shirt sporting her image were seen being distributed at teh convention.
Azalina also said her ministry is reconsidering its expenditure because of the price increase of certain goods.
"We cannot go on like we used to. We hope that the related associations will understand that certain changes are expected," she said, adding that her ministry will also focus on specific programmes afer the general election.
"We have received instructions under the National Social Policy, to focus on the 'black' areas where the crime rate, drug abuse and other social issues are serious."
Selangor and Johor are among the states identified as 'black' areas.
The three-day event, which began on Saturday, is attended by 650 districts, state and youth officers.
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12 Feb 2008, The Star
No accessories, please
Azalina: Stop giving out caps and T-shirts to youths at events
ORGANIZERS of youth programmes should refrain from giving out caps and T-shirts to participants as this will only add to the costs incurred, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman said in a Utusan Malaysia report.
The Youth and Sports Minister was quoted as saying that such a practice did not contribute to the development of youths.
"Why should a major percentage of the costs be spent on accessories like bunting, caps, shirts and mineral water, when it does not contribute to the development of youths?
"I know this is a sensitive matter but the ministry cannot provide funds for youth activities when most of it are spent on accessories," said Azalina at perss conference after opening the Youth Workers Convention 2008.
newsdesk@thesundaily.com
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11, 2008): It seems that when it comes to conducting youth programmes, it's all about style, not substance. This is probably why it cost only US$2.55 (RM8.24) an hour to conduct such programmes in the United States, but cost a whopping RM82 a person in Malaysia.
Youth and Sport Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said made this observation at the launch of the Youth Workers' Convention 2008 at a hotel here yesterday.
"The expenses allocated for programmes held by the ministry should focus on the programme itself and not on the accessories used for the programme," she said.
"We always complain that we do not have money yet we waste so much money on accessories such as t-shirt and caps. If we really want change, then, we must be committed to be the change."
As if to illustrate her point, t-shirt sporting her image were seen being distributed at teh convention.
Azalina also said her ministry is reconsidering its expenditure because of the price increase of certain goods.
"We cannot go on like we used to. We hope that the related associations will understand that certain changes are expected," she said, adding that her ministry will also focus on specific programmes afer the general election.
"We have received instructions under the National Social Policy, to focus on the 'black' areas where the crime rate, drug abuse and other social issues are serious."
Selangor and Johor are among the states identified as 'black' areas.
The three-day event, which began on Saturday, is attended by 650 districts, state and youth officers.
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12 Feb 2008, The Star
No accessories, please
Azalina: Stop giving out caps and T-shirts to youths at events
ORGANIZERS of youth programmes should refrain from giving out caps and T-shirts to participants as this will only add to the costs incurred, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman said in a Utusan Malaysia report.
The Youth and Sports Minister was quoted as saying that such a practice did not contribute to the development of youths.
"Why should a major percentage of the costs be spent on accessories like bunting, caps, shirts and mineral water, when it does not contribute to the development of youths?
"I know this is a sensitive matter but the ministry cannot provide funds for youth activities when most of it are spent on accessories," said Azalina at perss conference after opening the Youth Workers Convention 2008.
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