(1) The Principal Act is amended by inserting the following Part after Part 12:

“Part 12A Employment schemes and other schemes and programmes

359A. Functions of Minister in relation to employment schemes and related schemes and programmes.

(1) The Minister may -

(a) provide, or arrange for and co-ordinate the provision of -

(i) employment schemes,

(ii) assistance in obtaining employ-ment,

(iii) assistance in obtaining work experience,

(iv) job placement schemes that facilitate persons seeking employment in obtaining employment, including the provision of -

(I) guidance, advice and information in respect of choice of career and employment, and

(II) services, whereby persons seeking employment are introduced to persons offering employment, and

(b) assist, whether financially or otherwise, in the provision of schemes and programmes referred to in paragraph (a).