We are born with choices that were different from my dad’s generation or my grandad’s generation. They came from a generation where you do what you are given, and you stick through it no matter what hardship comes your way.
Hence most people in my age group tries to find meaning in what they do, and most of the time they can’t find it. We find different things to do and end up in square one asking ourselves ‘what am i doing with my life?’.
Young Malaysians want opportunities to contribute. Alot of people are focused on education and safety. I talk to my friends of different races and especially the lower income group; they want more opportunities to grow as a whole.
They want this country to grow and be more relevant, but they don’t want to hold too much responsibility just yet. Just like how a lot of my peers are getting more involved with different political or social impact groups in the country, but starting in small doses.
If there’s a need for the country, young people need to step up. The country won’t grow if everyone my age stays away from politics.
Everyone just needs to work as hard as possible within our means to the best of what we have.” – Raja Hamzah Abidin Raja Nong Chik
Story by Christine Cheah
Photo by Mushamir Mustafa
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(This post was first published on May 29th 2018)
