Many young people struggle to build food businesses due to high equipment costs. CENTEXS Commercial Packaging Centre steps in by offering shared facilities. Young entrepreneurs access professional packaging tools easily. This lowers starting costs and helps local products reach markets.

Sarawak’s tourism sector has moved from pandemic recovery to expansion, offering young people credible opportunities in ecotourism, creative industries, business events and digital services, supported by grants, incubators and festivals, provided they start small, validate demand and respect local communities.

Sarawak’s 2027 Budget gives young people free tertiary study, laptops, pocket money, TVET places, practical skills training, start-up loans, sport and creative funds. These measures lower costs and open clearer routes into real jobs, new enterprise and strong community leadership.

The UN World Youth Report 2025 reveals urgent mental health challenges among young people in Asia and Malaysia. Education, employment, family, poverty, technology and stigma all shape well-being. Malaysia must act holistically, integrating mental health into policy, schools and communities.