The years from 12 to 24 are critical for human development. Youths are increasingly involved in crime; most problem youth come from homes lacking in parental guidance. Therefore, youth are likely to seek advice from friends who could pose negative peer pressure to them. Parents should make time for their children and pay appropriate attention on them but not strictly. Relevant units should deliver some common knowledge about harm on misuse, abuse of weapon and drug even severe punishment of high court through campaign or talk. In case, Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation held a series of programmes and activities for youths under a campaign called ‘Youths Unite Against Crime’.
Besides, youth development is triggered when young people fully participate. They need to be given opportunities to involve in some meaningful activities. This can aid them to identify their personality and abilities through learning and services. Youth should be encourage to join extracurricular activities, even develop their hobbies or something expert in. This can help them to determine aspiration or target in their life. For example, National Services can train their leadership, gains more knowledge, build their skills and be more respect and unity with other races.
Unemployment is parallel with output of economic. This is due to labour in country can’t fully utilised as unemployment rate is higher. Young people are main workforce to supply labour. Thus, government should provide job opportunities to