Two youths to represent Malaysia in the Telenor Youth Forum 2018

KUCHING: After an intense selection process, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (“Digi”) has chosen its two participants to represent Malaysia in the upcoming Telenor Youth Forum ( TYF) 2018 in Oslo, Norway.

Felicia Yoon and Rachel Loh will join other accomplished young leaders from seven of Telenor’s markets across the world for the sixth installment of TYF, a six month-long global programme designed and hosted by Telenor Group and the Nobel Peace Centre.

This year’s delegation will be challenged to address inequalities in health through the use of digital technology.

Digi’s head of Sustainability, Phillip Ling said, “This year’s Telenor Youth Forum aims to bridge health with technology by leveraging on the power of mobile network and digital innovation to reduce inequalities in health as well as the access to health services.

“We’re excited for both Rachel and Felicia to use their experience in championing their own causes here in Malaysia, to contribute and share ideas with their peers at the forum.

“They are both passionate about effecting change in the world, and we are positive that this experience will only enhance their passion and energy to address the much needed social change further.”

Yoon, 28, is one of the cofounders of social enterprise Arus Education, which focuses on providing education to underprivileged students with digital skills, empowering them to find solutions instead of waiting for it to come to them.

“I’m looking forward to sharing what I already know, as well as what my students have created,” she expressed.