‘Will my job still exist in 10 years’ time?’: Ahead of Budget 2027, youth minister sums up young Malaysians’ fears

Malaysian youths are primarily concerned about the cost of living, the future of their jobs in the next decade, and the support they would receive if they fall on hard times, according to Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari. These concerns were highlighted during the Perdana Fellows Alumni Association's Youth Economic Forum 2026 (YEF 2026), which focused on addressing the anxieties of the youth population ahead of the government's upcoming Budget 2027.

Dr Taufiq emphasized that while youths are often encouraged to be resilient and upskill themselves, the government's role is to create a robust protection system to ensure that Malaysian youths do not have to endure hardships to maintain their livelihoods. The prime minister's office has received six policy proposals from the youths, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, green entrepreneurship, skills development, public services, foreign direct investment, and establishing a National Youth Economic Action Council to give a permanent platform for youth involvement in economic policies.

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