Sarawak’s digital shift is transforming youth opportunities and lifestyles, offering innovation and jobs while also posing mental health, social, and access challenges, especially among rural and digitally vulnerable groups.
However, digitalisation has also introduced social and emotional strains. A Suara Sarawak feature reveals growing concern over emotional instability and stress in youth due to hyperconnectivity and constant exposure to online pressures. Many young people now equate self-worth with digital engagement – likes, shares, and follower counts – often leading to low self-esteem and social withdrawal.
This issue is further complicated when digital spaces blur with personal life. While some reports suggest that digital tools help families stay connected, others highlight a weakening of genuine communication, with young people spending more time online than engaging with those around them.
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