Tech access, bridging skills gap vital for youth to face post-pandemic challenges, says Nurul Izzah
The skills gap, sub-optimal vocational training, and limited access to technological advancements remain significant issues faced by the younger generation, particularly in the post-pandemic era, Social and Economic Research Initiative (Seri) chairman Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Nurul Izzah was the chief guest of the discussion at the Asia News Network Summit, which also featured Thailand’s The Nation editor-in-chief Patpon Artie Sabpaithune, Myanmar’s Eleven Media Group executive director Min Thaw Htut and Fung Global distinguished fellow Tan Sri Andrew Sheng.
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Nurul Izzah was the chief guest of the discussion at the Asia News Network Summit, which also featured Thailand’s The Nation editor-in-chief Patpon Artie Sabpaithune, Myanmar’s Eleven Media Group executive director Min Thaw Htut and Fung Global distinguished fellow Tan Sri Andrew Sheng.
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00:00Social and Economic Research Initiative Chairman Nurul Iza Anwar says the skills gap, sub-optimal
00:09vocational training and limited access to technological advancements remain significant
00:14issues faced by the younger generation, particularly in the post-pandemic era.
00:20Speaking at the Asia News Network or ANN panel discussion on Asia's youth and their future,
00:26the former Permatang Pau MP highlighted that Malaysia experienced one of the longest school
00:32closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, which posed challenges for a generation of students.
00:38You actually need to be in situ, you need to actually work with the machination, with
00:43the equipment.
00:44You can't just, for example, study online.
00:48And I think they are the generation who really suffered the impact, especially as we come
00:57to this kind of scene, entering a post-pandemic time.
01:03So it is also a challenge because...
01:05Nurul Iza also stressed the importance of acknowledging the struggles of the younger
01:10generation as they navigate the aftermath of the pandemic, healthcare scares and other
01:15uncertainties.
01:17She added that adaptability should not only be demanded of the youth, but should also
01:22be practised by the older generation.
01:24The way we approach different generations is very important and I think the less judgemental
01:31we are, it's fine to, I mean, I feel sometimes, of course, every generation will face its
01:41set of challenges.
01:42But I think it's easier to move on and carve out that future or destiny we want, especially
01:47in Southeast Asia, especially making sure the youth feel recognised, not patronised,
01:53and then we got to get going with the plan.
01:55The panel discussion also featured Thailand's The Nation editor-in-chief Patporn Arti Sabbaithune,
02:02Myanmar's Eleven Media Group executive director Min Thohtut, and Fong Global distinguished
02:07fellow Tan Sri Andrew Hsieng.
02:10The session was moderated by Star Media Group senior news editor Philip Golingai.
02:15Formed in 1999, ANN is a leading regional alliance of news organisations committed to
02:21bringing the region closer through active sharing of editorial content.
02:26The network includes members from the 10 Southeast Asian economies, as well as several other
02:30locations in East and South Asia.