Young and old both needed

IN Malaysia, the average age of ministers in the Muhyiddin Cabinet is 57 years old. The lack of ministers in the Cabinet with a full head of hair is concerning to me – a 19-year old – and many other Malaysians because of our belief that we need strong youth participation in Parliament to form an effective government.

Young people are directly affected by the future they create for themselves. The possibility of having to “reap what they sow” puts them in a position of accountability in regards to the choices they make in the government, such as the implementation of policies and allotment of government spending.