RM7.2mil donation to give at-risk youths a second chance

Amalan Setar (M) Sdn Bhd's managing director, R Rajendran, donated RM7.2 million to MySkills Foundation, aiming to provide at-risk and school dropout youths with a second chance at life. MySkills Foundation provides vocational training and personal development programs to those who have fallen through the cracks of the education system.

Rajendran emphasized that the organization's unique approach of removing school dropouts from negative environments and giving them a fresh start sets it apart from other charities. MySkills Foundation, established in 2010, operates out of a permanent campus in Kalumpang and trains 150 students annually. The latest donation brings the foundation's endowment fund to RM15 million, short of its RM20 million target.

CEO G Devasharma highlighted the importance of the endowment fund in ensuring long-term support for vulnerable youths and enabling the establishment of centers in other parts of the country. The foundation's approach focuses on character development, life skills, and preparing students for long-term employment, aiming to reduce the reliance on migrant workers and steer at-risk youths away from crime.