Our young people are in trouble


THE National Health and Morbidity Survey 2022 has brought to light alarming trends affecting Malaysian teenagers.

Suicidal thoughts, verbal and physical abuse within homes, and bullying and cyberbullying have emerged as critical issues affecting the well-being of our youth.

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