Khazanah Nasional × 42 Malaysia
K-Youth Development
Programme 2026
Code. Build. Get Hired.
Apply NowApplication closes: 11 April 2026
What is K-Youth?
K-Youth is a youth employability initiative by Khazanah Nasional Berhad designed to prepare young Malaysians with practical skills for the digital future.
Through hands-on learning at 42 Malaysia, participants will develop problem-solving, coding, and collaboration skills that are highly valued in today's digital economy.
Programme Structure
Foundations & Problem Discovery
Build your technical foundation in Python and data-driven problem solving. Learn APIs, web scraping, data handling, data visualisation, and basic AI integration.
Project Build & Application
Apply what you've learned by building working solutions involving data ingestion, APIs, logic, and outputs. At the end of Week 4, you will submit your project and showcase it during a demonstration day.
Industry Placement
Apply your skills in a real workplace environment. Contribute to actual projects, collaborate with industry teams, and gain hands-on professional experience to prepare you for employment.
Benefits
Why Join K-Youth?
Learn by Doing
No lectures. No traditional classrooms. Learn through real projects and peer collaboration.
Industry-Relevant Skills
Build technical and problem-solving skills aligned with today's digital economy.
Earn While You Learn
Receive milestone-based stipends as you progress.
Build a Career Path
Gain the skills and confidence to pursue opportunities in tech and digital roles.
How to Join
Application Process
Application
Fill up the application form.
Review
Your application will be reviewed by the Sunway Scholarship Team & 42 Malaysia. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via e-mail.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will go through a physical/virtual interview session.
You're all set!
Candidates who are accepted will be notified via e-mail.
Application
Fill up the application form.
Review
Your application will be reviewed by the Sunway Scholarship Team & 42 Malaysia. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via e-mail.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will go through a physical/virtual interview session.
You're all set!
Candidates who are accepted will be notified via e-mail.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility
You are eligible if you:
- Are Malaysian, 17–30 years old
- Are currently seeking employment and committed to securing a job by early December 2026
- Are a Computer Science / Technology student or graduate (Diploma or Degree)
Testimonial
What our students say
In late 2024, I was struggling to balance an internship and part-time jobs just to get by. Even though my company wanted to take me on full-time, I couldn't qualify without certification. K-Youth lifted that burden by supporting my basic needs, allowing me to fully focus on my learning. I completed my Core faster and moved closer to building my career.
Lee Yang | 22 years old
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Join the K-Youth Development
Programme 2026
Start learning, building, and growing with us.
Apply NowApplication closes: 11 April 2026