IF you are between 16 and 30 years old, you are welcome to join the Young Democrat Workshop 2020.

State Youth and Sports Committee chairman Soon Lip Chee said the workshop would be a good platform for youths to hone their talents and learn the concept of good democracy.

“It also serves as a platform for them to enhance their experience and knowledge on current issues,” Soon told a press conference in Komtar on Jan 3.

The workshop is one of the annual programmes organised by Penang Youth Development Corporation (PYDC) that has been since 2016.

For this year, it is scheduled to be held five times, namely on Feb 21-23, March 27-29, July 3-5, Aug 14-16 and Sept 25-27.

It is open to representatives from 40 state constituencies in Penang, the public and university students.

A total of 30 participants are expected to participate in every workshop that will be held for three days and two nights.

Soon added that the programme would be divided into two sessions – ‘Young Democrat Workshop’ to introduce youths to the concept of democracy and ‘Sidang Muda’, a simulation programme as per discussion in the State Assembly.

The registration fee is RM50 per pax. Accommodation, transportation and meals will be provided to the participants.

Interested participants can register through the link http://bit.ly/bengkeldem Democrat2020 or contact Shangitha at +6012-4010186 or email: shangitha@pydc.com.my

The registration for the February workshop closes on Jan 31.