Youth leadership and communication issues in Malaysia

• Mohd Yusri Ibrahim, Mohd Hazlami Jusoh, Masduki Mohammad Morni Centre for Fundamental & Liberal Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
• Mohammad Mahdi Abas, Kasawani Ibrahim Centre for Fundamental & Liberal Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
• Mat Rahimi Yusof School of Education & Modern Language, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
• Azhar Mohd Sinin Centre for Fundamental & Liberal Education, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysi

Palabras clave: leadership, communication, youth.

Resumen

Youth is an important asset to a country. Youth are the human capital of leadership in leading the country's development. They are also a leadership model for future generations. Based on these goals, the youth should have leadership and communication values within themselves. Leadership and communication are important entities to them. However, in this study, the results showed that today's youth face various issues related to leadership and communication. Today's youth are less skilled in good leadership and communication. Hence, this skill is an essential element for youths, in particular, to lead in organizations, associations or societies.