Mohd Khairuddin Othman, the state executive councillor for youth, sports and human development, said some people in Selangor aged 30 and above are still active in sports activities and outdoor programmes.

The state government would thus not marginalise them from being involved in every youth development programme.

He said the state government had reviewed the amendment to the Youth Societies and Youth Development Act, which lowers the maximum age limit, in the definition of youth, from 40 to 30.

“In principle, the state government supports the decision, but in Selangor, the definition of youth is still anyone between the age of 15 and 40,” he said in a statement today.

Khairuddin said it was also in line with the state government’s initiatives for youths, such as the Youth Marriage Incentive offered to those aged up to 40.

“We have also met some youths on the ground and most of them are of the opinion that it is too young to end their youth era at the age of 30.

“But we will continue to work together and remain committed to the youth and sports ministry in every development effort in Selangor in particular and Malaysia in general,” he said.

On Wednesday, the Dewan Rakyat passed the Youth Societies and Youth Development (Amendment) Bill 2019 (Act 668), which reduces the age limit from 40 to 30. The bill was passed after almost five hours of debate by 17 government and opposition MPs.