Asean youth power: MCA calls on Malaysians to seize opportunities

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Published on 10 Jan 2026 7:06:14 PM

At the Malaysian Chinese Youth Summit on Saturday (Jan 10), MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong highlighted the strategic importance of Asean’s youthful population, with nearly half under 40, as a driver of regional growth and international trade.

He urged Malaysian youth to seize opportunities amid rapid technological development, including initiatives like the National Semiconductor Strategy, and stressed the need for Malaysia to retain its talent to fully leverage its economic potential.

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