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Netizens Mock Education Fair's Broken English

We Care You

 

PYDC’s (Professional Youth Development Council) recent “We Care You Education Fair 2023" for student and school leavers in Penang has received backlash over the tagline. PYDC’s with the aim of providing career guidance and opportunities to the youth. However, the fair has received backlash from netizens for its broken English.

 

Social media platforms were flooded with comments and memes, mocking the organisers for their poor language skills. Many criticized the organisers for failing to deliver the message effectively to the attendees and questioned the competency of the organisers in conducting such an event.

 


 

The slogan "We Care You" instead of "We Care About You" or "We Care For You" was widely ridiculed for its apparent lack of professionalism and attention to detail.

 

 

While some netizens found humour in the situation, others expressed concern about the message being conveyed to the youth. The fair aimed to provide guidance to young people about their career options, but the organisers' inability to use English effectively may have generated some negative effect on their audience.

 

PYDC General Manager Dr. Gwee Sai Ling responded that this was merely a catchy tagline and was short for “We Care About Your Future”. 

 

The incident highlights the importance of language proficiency, not just in professional settings but also in everyday life. Effective communication can make all the difference in conveying ideas, building relationships, and achieving goals.

 

 

The PYDC's "We Care You Education Fair 2023" has received criticism from netizens for its broken English, leading to questions about the organisers' competency and the message conveyed to the youth. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of language proficiency in effective communication, both in professional and personal settings. 

 

The event is this coming Saturday and Sunday, with speakers from across Malaysia coming to share on the upcoming opportunities for students, as well as many educational booths and activities. 

 

Date: 25 & 26 March 2023 (Saturday and Sunday)

Time: 10:00 am until 7:00 pm

Location: Butterworth Arena, Penang


 

This event is organised by the Penang Youth Development Corporation (PYDC), in collaboration with Jawatankuasa Belia Pulau Pinang N08 Bagan Jermal, and will be featuring many higher learning opportunities from various parties, including universities and agencies, for the youth! High school students, candidates and leavers from SPM, STPM, UEC, IGCSE, Matrikulasi, and A-Levels are more than welcome to join!

 

There will also be many activities including quizzes, educational talks, lucky draws, and cash prizes to be won!


Find out more at the event page here. There’s a free quiz that you can join!