“We hope this initiative will expose these young people to the corporate world while helping to strengthen their skills and instil confidence in facing future challenges and contributing to religion, race, and country, Insya-Allah,” he said.

Pengarah Perkeso negeri, Ismail Abi Hashim berkata, pemerhatian pihaknya mendapati Kumpulan peniaga tersebut tidak memanfaatkan peluang disediakan kerajaan yang membiayai caruman sebanyak 90 peratus iaitu RM290.50 setahun menerusi Skim Keselamatan Sosial Pekerjaan Sendiri (SKSPS)

Menurutnya, beliau berharap Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Parlimen (JKPK) Hak Asasi Manusia, Pilihan Raya dan Reformasi Institusi memberi pertimbangan kepada cadangan tersebut kerana kes itu sudah menjadi isu rakyat.

Majlis yang berlangsung hampir dua jam tersebut turut dihadiri isteri Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail dan Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

The projects in question are the construction of Pan Borneo Highway Sabah Phase 1B; Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project; expansion of Penang International Airport; redevelopment of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang; and the upgrade of the East-West Highway from Gerik, Perak to Jeli, Kelantan.