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Article: Appeal to wisdom of youth
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- May 11, 2000
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New Straits Times
05-11-2000
Appeal to wisdom of youth
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: Opinion
Type: Editorial
"YOUTH supposes; age knows," so goes a Welsh proverb. Seen in the light of Umno's history and the challenges facing the party in a new era, it is the wisdom and struggles of elders which have provided opportunities to enable its people to be successful in life. In particular, it is the young Malay generation with critical views, dynamic ideas and skills that has contributed to nation-building in an era of global challenges.
Ironically, in the wake of such success, Umno faces opposition from these young Malays. Youth who are competent, whose mind-set has inspired new aspirations ...