Youth must have right mix of idealism, pragmatism: Lim SS

14 Apr 2013 12:30 AM - CNA

SINGAPORE: The youth of today must have the right mix of idealism and pragmatism in order to be leaders of the future.

This was highlighted by labour chief Lim Swee Say at a youth awards ceremony on Saturday.

Mr Lim said having this balance allows for more good to be done for society.

And he had praises for the 70,000 youth members of 'nEbO' - calling them a "very special breed of youths in Singapore", who have demonstrated this balance.

According to NTUC Club's website, the 'nEbO' movement was launched in 2009 to bridge the gap between the youth and the labour movement.

Mr Lim was there to recognise some of the movement's young members for their contributions and service to the community.