Bandar tun razak: The International Youth Centre (IYC) Open Day 2026 this year features a more comprehensive approach, with emphasis on value-added programmes covering employment opportunities, skills development, technology, and education for youths.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, IYC chief executive officer Dr Wan Ahmad Hazman Wan Daud stated that this year's event reflects broader collaboration with government agencies, the private sector, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The initiative includes programmes tailored to the needs and interests of young people, marking a significant shift from previous years.
Dr Wan Ahmad Hazman highlighted the collaboration with the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) aimed at helping youths secure employment opportunities. This initiative includes the participation of seven to eight companies offering career opportunities and guidance on resume preparation. "Besides organising programmes such as competitions, we also want to provide young people with opportunities to seek new employment, build their personal capabilities and learn how to prepare a CV. This time, it is more about adding value through things like this," he told Bernama at the IYC Open Day 2026 at the IYC Foundation in Bandar Tun Razak today.
In addition to career-related aspects, this year's programme also focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Exhibitions featuring drone technology and football robots are part of the highlights. The event also includes an e-sports competition in collaboration with the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI), Jualan Rahmah in collaboration with the Bandar Tun Razak Parliamentary Office, and free engine oil changes for 100 motorcycles in collaboration with the Malaysian Youth Council.
Dr Wan Ahmad Hazman noted that the IYC Open Day 2026 aims to attract between 3,500 and 4,000 visitors, an increase from about 3,000 last year. Participants from various states, including Johor, Kedah, Melaka, and Perak, are expected to attend through the competitions and activities organised.
The IYC's aspiration is to make the centre's facilities more accessible to the public, ensuring it is not merely seen as a building or government agency, but rather as a space that can be utilised by youths and the local community. "We want our presence to be not only as a government agency, but also to be part of the community and benefit local residents. We want to bring the community together to see what we have to offer," he said.
Additionally, Dr Wan Ahmad Hazman mentioned efforts to empower the community through the Free Community Classes initiative, which began last August. This initiative is particularly aimed at helping students from underprivileged families gain access to additional education. The initiative now attracts nearly 100 students every Saturday and Sunday, compared with the initial target of 60, with classes covering History, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, as well as facilities such as free Internet access.