Sluggish local economy forcing youth migration, says PH candidate

The slow pace of economic growth in the region is compelling young people to seek opportunities elsewhere, according to Esma Eazreen Husin, a Pakatan Harapan election candidate. She has identified the lack of viable job prospects in the locality as a pressing issue requiring immediate intervention. Esma stressed that reversing this trend requires deliberate efforts to stimulate and strengthen the regional economy. Her campaign platform centres on developing local economic opportunities as a means to retain talent and prevent further youth migration. The candidate has proposed a comprehensive approach to economic rejuvenation that would expand employment options across various sectors within the region. Such initiatives, she argues, would not only address unemployment but also help reverse the brain drain affecting communities as young professionals relocate to urban centres or neighbouring states in search of better career prospects.