Dr M: Younger generation maturing faster, hence 'Vote 18' Bill


KUALA LUMPUR: The younger generation's mature thinking is among the reasons the government decided to reduce voting age from 21 to 18, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

"In this era, they are more mature because the situation now is more open.

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