Invited to speak in a show with Astro

So, 2012 started off pretty exciting for me. I received a message from an old friend who share the same passion as me in developing the youth, Michael Teoh. 

"Just the perfect timing! I was wondering if i can introduce you to a friend of mine in Astro. 

Astro is launching a new programme called Vantage Point in which they are going to tour each state in Malaysia to interview 3 youths, just regular youths like you all with no political aspirations or affiliations, frank comments about the country. 

With your permission, they have asked me to propose 3 of these youths from each state where you will appear on a half hour talk show commenting about issues dear to your heart and sending a message to government about what they can improve and what they are doing right. 

They are looking for some with matured views from Sarawak and of course, i thought of you. 

They wanted youths whom are active in social work and have the heart to contribute towards the country or have done so in the past...

Can i propose your name? If so, can i have your latest and most active phone number so that they can contact you? The host - Cynthia Ng will be contacting you personally. 

Do let me know!"

Well, not bad. I'm not really a fan of appearing on tv because believe it or not, I'm a shy person. 

But this also means I get to share my views on what I feel should be said to the leaders about how the government can better improve things, here and there. 

So, I sent out an email to Cynthia, confirming my interest. 

And part of her reply was, 

Just to give you a brief idea on the show.

It's called Vantage Point PRU, a 30 minute English language programme focusing on election issues from the perspective of young voters.

I will be producing & anchoring the show, alongside my colleague, Nadia Azmi and will feature 2-3 guests aged 33 and below.

Below are some of the issues that we will be discussing: 

1. Education (quality of edu, brain drain)

2. Bridging the rural & urban gap

3. Migration of youths to cities

4. Coping with urbanisation & rising cost of living (wages, employment)

5. Better governance & transparency (what kind of government does the younger generation want?)

6. Young voter's ideal political candidates

7. Third force in the political sphere (NGOs, civil movement, old politics Vs new politics)

ouch. those are tough subjects to talk about - especially on the subject of migration of youths to cities.I myself migrated from Sarawak to Kuala Lumpur and to speak on that subject would definitely make me look like a hypocrite.

But no matter, just give it a shot. 

More will come! Stay tuned -