Young strategic partner shaping the future of the country

KUCHING, Sept. 22: Youth are not only heirs to the country's leadership but also play a strategic role in shaping the future of our nation today.

The Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN), Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said that the role requires youth equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills to enable them to play an effective role.

"Today's youth are the leaders of the future, so society, government and country must play a role in providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to lead Sarawak and Malaysia.

Emphasis was also placed on understanding the parliamentary democracy system as well as English proficiency as a preparation for youth to communicate and play a more effective role locally and internationally", he said when meeting with the media at the closing ceremony of the Seminar Aku Kasih Malaysia: Sarawak State Youth Leaders in Kuching on Tuesday.

He said that the matter was also among the focus of the State Seminar Aku Kasih Malaysia: Youth Leaders of Sarawak organized by the Academy of Malaysian State (AKM) at DUN Sarawak today.

In addition, youth need to understand their role in realizing the aspirations of the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) which emphasizes economic prosperity, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.

According to him, the progress of a state depends not only on physical development, infrastructure and economic growth, but also on the development of knowledgeable, technologically adept human beings capable of critical thinking and adhering to the values of integrity.

In the meantime, he also reminded youths to use digital technology, artificial intelligence, automation and innovation not only for social media but for learning, skills development, entrepreneurship, community problem solving and productivity improvement. -TVS