Dato' Dr Lai Fong Hwa

Hospital Penang consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Lai Fong Hwa said with improved Internet access and faster communication, more younger people were playing video games. There may be a concern that their social life may be affected and they will have problems developing social skills, said Dr Lai.

Dr Lai Fong Hwa, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist at Hospital Penang meanwhile said the boredom youth felt these days could be attributed to an over-stimulated lifestyle and added, From the time they wake up, kids today are exposed to the television, computers and other digital devices until they go to bed.