It's About YOUth: Empowering Malaysia's young workforce

As property prices and the cost of living continue to surge, home ownership remains a pressing challenge. Muhammad Nazhan Kamaruzuki from Khazanah Research Institute and Marisa Hairi from IQI Realty Sdn Bhd break down key trends and hurdles young adults face to own a home.

Join Trading Card Games KL (TCGKL)'s Iman Humaira and Shamsul Bahrin as they delve into the fascinating and lucrative world of trading card economics, and how these collectibles have evolved from simple hobbies into serious investments. #ItsAboutYOUth

Indigenous communities play an important role in safeguarding the earth’s forest, yet their lands and livelihoods are often threatened. Hazelynn Anak Rimbar from Universiti Malaya and Eliana a/p Tan Beng Hui from Apa Kata Wanita Orang Asli discuss what it takes to improve the rights of indigenous communities in Malaysia.

Join Professor Dr. Imelda Balchin, Consultant Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, as she discusses PCOS's impact on fertility and explores ways to overcome this common barrier. #ItsAboutYOUth

This episode explores how Model United Nations (MUN) fosters diplomacy and critical thinking among students, shaping future leaders. Join Dr Benjamin Barton and Emma Emmanuelle Gerard from the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) as we discuss the transformative impact of MUN on today's youth. #ItsAboutYOUTH

Unlocking the potential of youth to advocate for positive change, Sofea Rozhan of untuksemua and ‘Ariff Bin Amir Ali of Youth United for Earth talks about the importance of making the young voices heard.

In another special edition of It's About YOUth, student leaders Nurul Syamim and Eizad Arian speak about harnessing the power of social media to drive change and amplify their voices in campus and national politics. #ItsAboutYOUth

Join us for a special episode of It’s About YOUth where student leaders, Aliff Naif and Amirul Alif discuss engaging students in campus politics to ignite a spark in the nation's democracy. #ItsAboutYOUth

To commemorate World Health Day on April 7th, Dr Sean Thum from MMA SCHOMOS and Independent Health Journalist Loh Foon Fong discuss improving equitable and quality access to healthcare in Malaysia.

Shakila Zen from Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA) and Michelle Chew from International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) dive deep into the intersection of gender and environmental challenges, shedding light on the disproportionate effects of climate change facing women and girls. #ItsAboutYOUth

Malaysia has been actively fostering education partnerships worldwide to position itself as global higher education hub. Jazreel Goh, Country Director of British Council Malaysia and UK alumni, Zaim Mohzani discuss strengthening UK-Malaysia education partnership and engaging youth in the process.

Adopting a more transparent wage system can come with a lot of challenges for both employers and employees. Malaysian Pay Gap Founder, Pristine Davekhaw and Employment Partner Amardeep Singh Toor share how best to approach wage transparency to improve employment in Malaysia.

The constant need to be online has given rise to digital depression. Kamal Hashini and Meenatchi Alagappan from Universiti Sains Malaysia explore the intricacies of navigating technology and maintaining healthy relationships with our devices.

What systemic challenges do women and girls face in entering and thriving in STEM? Sim Yi Lin from Girls in Tech and aerospace engineer Ts. Uma Shangery Aruldass share their experiences and ways to narrow the gender gap in the STEM industry.

Over 1,000 cases of child marriage continue to be recorded in Malaysia each year. UNICEF’s Zoe Gan and Azira Aziz from Pelajar Bukan Pengantin delve into the data gaps, factors at play and where progress can be made.