COMMENT | In every corner of the world, from bustling cities to quiet kampungs, the birth of a young man or woman brings with it two universal traits: passion and courage.

These qualities, deeply embedded in the very fabric of youth, become the cornerstone of both greatness and, at times, recklessness.

Youth is fiery by nature. In their boldness, they dare to dream - and dare even more to act, whether for right or wrong. Throughout history, whenever change knocked on the doors of society, it was the youth who answered first.

They marched, they spoke, and they often bled. Their unshakeable passion and unwavering bravery are forces that ripple through time, igniting others and stirring movements far greater than any one person.

But even fire needs fuel. And as time goes on, even the most relentless flames begin to flicker. The reality sets in: youth is...