Recently, a series of gruesome crimes that took place in schools has shocked the Malaysian public. Given the severity of these violent acts, it would not be an exaggeration to suggest that if Malaysia allowed the possession of firearms, the kind of mass shootings frequently seen in US schools could very well occur here. The mere thought of such a possibility sends chills down the spine. Malaysia need not go that far. The Malaysian government and society should re-look at the abusive use of smart phones and access to social media. Malaysia need only look at how the Chinese government has tackled such situations. 

These tragedies have sparked widespread discussion and debate across the media. Many have shared their views on why young people could commit such horrific acts at such an early age — what has gone wrong with our education system, our family values, and, more importantly, what steps should be taken to prevent such tragedies from recurring. There is no single solution to this complex issue. Every segment of society — parents, teachers, the media, religious bodies, and the government — has a role to play in instilling and nurturing the right values and behaviour among our youth.

Each year, Capital Dynamics and icapital.biz Berhad jointly organise two events dedicated to young people — the Budding Value Investor Award and the i Capital Talent Show. These initiatives provide excellent platforms for parents and teachers to strengthen their bonds with their children and students as they work together to prepare for the competitions. 

The Budding Value Investor Award will see the finals presented on Saturday, 15^th Nov and the i Capital Talent Show on Saturday, 22^nd Nov 2025. 

For more details on the Budding Value Investor Award, go to bvia.icapital.biz and go to events.icapital.biz for the 2025 Talent Show.