New task force to focus on career development, effective use of Al for Malay/Muslim youth

A task force to help develop the youth in the Malay/ Muslim community, including identifying career development opportunities, was launched on Oct Il.

- Samuel Devaraj

Announced in July, the task force is led by Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health Rahayu Mahzam and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi.

It will be supported by a joint secretariat comprising the People’s Association (PA) Malay Activity Executive Committees Council, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis), Mendaki and the National Youth Council.

Ms Rahayu announced the launch at the Piala Suara Serumpun, an annual dikir barat competition for tertiary students, held at The Theatre at Mediacorp on Oct Il.

Dikir barat is a traditional Malay art form blending poetry, movement and rhythmic ensemble singing.

A statement from PA said that over the next year, the new task force will focus on three strategic priorities, including identifying career development opportunities and equipping the youth with essential skills to thrive in Singapore’s evolving economy.

They will include looking at how the youth can effectively use artificial intelligence, Ms Rahayu said.