PETALING JAYA: With a new year looming, young Malaysians are setting their sights on achieving personal goals and financial stability, but also want the government to take steps to increase the number of jobs and boost public transportation, among others.
Jonathan Gilbert, 25, a senior executive, said he hopes to cut down on expenses, especially on shoes!
“I realised I have too many of them and I am determined to not spend on sneakers next year. I realised as I grow older, other financial commitments start to kick in, like paying loans and bills,” he said.
Gilbert said he hopes there would be more jobs for fresh graduates, adding that he understands the struggle of finding a job with little working experience when he was in that position two years ago.
Aiming high: Nur Atiqah, Lee and Sangheetha are facing forward and ready for new challenges in 2025.
Ng Ken Li, 21 an intern who is excited to go for a New Year’s Day countdown event, said his 2025 resolution is to work in the social media marketing industry and ensure his well-being.
He also said with the rise in mental health cases among young people, the government should introduce a wider range of solutions and provide more support for victims.
Nur Atiqah Mohd Zamri, 23, said she wants to save more money and improve herself, physically and mentally.
The student would also like to see the government provide financial aid for those who are retrenched, while putting a priority on helping the poor.
Exhibiting a daring personality at work is something Lee Wen Xi, a search engine optimisation (SEO) specialist, hopes to achieve in 2025.
“I hope to get a new job in a different sector, which means I would be starting from scratch. I want to be daring in the new field, especially being aware that my pay will also start at a lower level.
“Given my financial commitments now, this pay cut might impose some financial security concerns for me.
“I also hope to see the government make improve the public transport system, not just when it comes to trains, but also buses.
“As traffic in Malaysia is quite bad, coupled with the fact that many youth might not be able to afford a personal vehicle, public transport is the only way for many young adult workers to move around,” added the 23-year-old.
Starting her new career in an accounting firm, Sangheetha Selvarajan, 23, wants to be a more confident and “fearless” person.
She also wants the country to embrace more inclusivity and prioritise the people’s well-being.
