Youth & Sports Officer

Stable

Public Sector

Plans and runs youth development, volunteering and community sports programmes for the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and state youth and sports offices. You can join through SPA as Penolong Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S5 (STPM/diploma) or Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S9 (degree).

You can enter this career straight after SPM. A degree is optional, not required.

Sports ScienceEducationPsychologyGeneral

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Where you'd usually workA sports field or recreation venue

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In Malaysia

How people get into it here: Straight after SPM (credit in Bahasa Melayu) you can apply on SPA9 for Pembantu Belia dan Sukan S1. With STPM, STAM, Matriculation or a related diploma, apply for Penolong Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S5; with a degree (e.g. sports science, youth studies, social science), apply for Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S9. Serving staff can move up through the special exam.

Sources:spa.gov.my espaj.johor.gov.my

Pay in the private market

Monthly pay from fresh grad to mid-career, from the salary guide cited on this page.

Entry

Private

RM1,650 – RM2,470

Government pay isn't shown: we haven't yet sourced the SSPA civil-service salary tables, and we won't estimate them.

Job demand outlook

Stable

Steady, reliable demand: a consistent number of openings.

Your readiness

How your current SPM subjects line up with this career.

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How to get here

Post-SPM pathways with programmes in this career's fields. Tap one to see real programmes and entry requirements.

TVET

Hands-on trades with strong employability: ILP, ADTEC, kolej vokasional, GiatMARA.

1–3 years

Asasi / Foundation

One-year runway into a specific university: public via UPU or private direct entry.

12 months

IPG (Teacher Training)

Explore KPM's teacher-training route. Check current funding and apply through KPM's PISMP portal, not UPUOnline.

~5 years

International Pre-U

A-Levels, AUSMAT, IB and more. The flexible premium route, local or overseas.

1–2 years

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Quick answers

How do you become a Youth & Sports Officer in Malaysia?

Straight after SPM (credit in Bahasa Melayu) you can apply on SPA9 for Pembantu Belia dan Sukan S1. With STPM, STAM, Matriculation or a related diploma, apply for Penolong Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S5; with a degree (e.g. sports science, youth studies, social science), apply for Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S9. Serving staff can move up through the special exam.

Can I become a Youth & Sports Officer straight after SPM?

Yes. This career can be started with a certificate, diploma or TVET training straight after SPM, without a degree.

What should I study to become a Youth & Sports Officer?

Related fields of study: Sports Science, Education and Psychology. SPM subjects that help most: Bahasa Melayu, Your teaching subject, Moral / Islamic Studies and English.

How much does a Youth & Sports Officer earn in Malaysia?

Published figures put starting pay at RM1,650 – RM2,470 a month (source: SPA scheme: Penolong Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S5 (formerly S29) and Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S9 (formerly S41) starting pay (Pekeliling Perkhidmatan Bil. 1/2024, SSPA), Sep 2026).

Subjects that matter here

The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.

Bahasa MelayuExplain clearly to a class.

Your teaching subjectMaster what you'll teach.

Moral / Islamic StudiesValues you'll pass on to students.

EnglishOpens doors to more courses and jobs.

MathematicsNeeded for most further study.

Skills to build

Organising events and programmesConnecting with young peoplePublic speaking and leadershipWorking with communities and NGOs

What beginner adverts asked for

We read 5 internship and fresh-graduate adverts in related fields (August 2026). A small sample from one job site, not every vacancy.

5 of 5 were internships

Professional bodies named

MOH

Languages named

Bahasa Malaysia

An empty line means the adverts did not say, not that employers have no requirement. Check each employer's own advert before you plan around it.

About this information

This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.

Source: SPA scheme: Penolong Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S5 (formerly S29) and Pegawai Belia dan Sukan S9 (formerly S41) starting pay (Pekeliling Perkhidmatan Bil. 1/2024, SSPA) · as of Sept 2026

Check the salary figures yourself:JPA (SSPA schedule)SPA

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