Fong urges youth to use full potential of technology

MALACCA: In today's era, youth must use their potential in technology to bridge the gaps in society, said Malacca MCA chairman Datuk Seri Dr Fong Chan Onn.  

Fong said youth and technology advancement were like fish and water - they are inseparable. 

"By utilising these resources, youth can develop on their potential roles in society and achieve new pinnacles. 

"With their expertise put to good use, the whole world could become our backyard," he said when launching the United Youth Movement of Malaysia's (GBBM) 31st Annual General Meeting at the Bayview Hotel here on Sunday. 

Fong, who is also Human Resources Minister and Alor Gajah MP, added youth were vital as they held key roles in shaping the nation's future and as such the intake of young blood into the youth movement was very important. 

"Youth must achieve the ultimate goal of building a stable and peaceful nation through the organizing and partaking in worthy activities by the movement. 

"Today's youth leaders must understand and reach out to the needs of the society to consequently develop a balanced society in Malaysia," said Fong to the some 200 members present.  

He said youth must also appreciate and understand the hard work contributed by the nation's ancestors in realising the country's independence 50 years ago. 

During the ceremony, Fong, on behalf of GBBM, handed out RM2,500 to each of the movement's branches in each state and also a RM5,000 allocation from the ministry to GBBM. 

Later, Fong launched the "Malacca MCA Youth Love Malaysia" flag raising campaign organised in conjunction with the Merdeka celebrations next month.