TN50: Aiming for the stars

become a trend in other countries following the flexible working hours and cost-efficient approach with quality of the services and products in check.

“Using this concept, young entrepreneurs are not required to set-up major enterprises, which will incur high operating costs.

“Gig Economy will enable them to be mobile and work from home or other places with good internet connections,” he said.

While there were many calls for the government to continue developing better facilities including ICT within the rural areas, the younger generation also raised the importance on the ruralisation of the urban areas in the country.

“The ruralisation of urban areas proposed by the youth is merely about inculcating good values at housing estates located in the major towns and cities.

“When we go to any villages in the rural areas, we can clearly observe the spirit of respect and togetherness among villagers regardless of their race and religion. These are the good values that we want to maintain and become the identity of the nation,” he said.

He was also impressed with the younger generation, who highlighted concerns and called for sustainable efforts to preserve the environment rather than focussing solely on physical development.

He disagreed that it was too late for Malaysia to formulate a plan to determine and chart the country’s direction for the next three decades.

“I had said in many occasions that failing to plan is planning to fail.

“Regardless if this canvas will end up as the final policy document to be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak soon, we must have soul to ensure we can achieve this vision.

“To some people, a period of 30 years is a short time and some quarters argue otherwise. I believe that 30 years is both a short and long period.

“A lot things can happen within 30 years,” he said.