Youths in Malaysia have much to offer, says wonder boy Timothy

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Timothy Lim Seng Yen

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian wonder boy Timothy Lim Seng Yen who played a role in the designing of the new I-Phone 4 for Apple, says Malaysia has so much potential for growth and its young people could apply what they learn from technology and societies abroad to make a significant difference in its growth.

Lim, who created waves several years ago in the media for his high academic achievements with his 16 A1 in the ‘A’ level examinations and later on for doing double engineering degrees in Stanford University, USA, said this at a press conference here yesterday.

Currently on a holiday from the United States where he works for Yahoo Inc, Lim said young Malaysians learning abroad should think about how they can apply what they learn abroad to make Malaysia a better place.

He said many Malaysians do struggle to adapt to the culture of other places but they should not let that stop them from studying abroad.

At the press conference, Lim spoke of his work in Yahoo and shared his experiences in Stanford where he earned degrees in Biochemical Engineering and Management Science and Engineering.

Meanwhile, commenting on the country’s ‘brain-drain’ issue, Lim said although it was something Malaysia should be concerned about, the government should also want the talented ones “to make an impact and gain experiences in other countries as well.” Morever, there is still a huge pool of talents that have stayed back in Malaysia, he said.

“For them, it’s still a long way to go. Even if the talents leave, I think they will come back eventually,” Lim added.

Besides his academic achievements, Lim is also an accomplished musician who plays both the violin and piano. — Bernama