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Ones to Watch #2 - What Motivates Young Politicians?
43 mins·15:00, 9 Jul 2026
Ones to Watch #2 - What Motivates Young Politicians?
43 mins
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15:00, 9 Jul 2026
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Guest: Cassel Krishnan, Chief, Melaka DAPSY
The average age of members of Parliament in Malaysia is a staggering 52.4 years old. So, why would young people want to join politics? What motivates them?
In the second episode of Ones to Watch, we speak to Cassel Krishnan, Melaka DAPSY chief and a violin teacher on his journey into politics, and the challenges youth face in rising in party leadership.
Listen to the first episode here.
Image Credit: Cikgu Cassel Facebook
Presenter: Dashran Yohan
Producer: Dashran Yohan
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