PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet today agreed to reintroduce allowance payments for those who undergo industrial training (internship) with the government, said Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
“The obligation to pay this allowance will refer to a circular that will be implemented in all ministries and government agencies,” he said in a statement uploaded on the ministry’s social media sites.
He also shared the statement on his personal social media platform.
According to Syed Saddiq, the payment scheme for trainees will be assessed based on several criteria that will be set and implemented for the convenience of students.
Recently, Syed Saddiq had said he would submit a proposal on the issue in the Cabinet meeting.
Meanwhile, he said Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad had also agreed to hold a special Cabinet session to discuss youth-related issues.