Young people of today are driven by passions instead of stability in mapping out their future, Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce Acting President Don Nazwim Don Najib said.

He said they have a different mindset as they go about pursuing their career.

"For example, a Harvard graduate who comes home may work with a multinational company, but not long after, quits his job to become a furniture upcycler.

"What he is doing is (pursuing) his passion. He does not consider himself as a businessman, hence, not part of the employment statistics. It does not mean that he is not working,? he said in an interview with Bernama.

Don Nazwim, who is also National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia committee member, was commenting on recent statistics from Bank Negara Malaysia which showed that youth unemployment has been on the rise in the country.

Source: Bernama