Real work starts now after passing of Undi18 bill


MALAYSIA'S electorate just got bigger now that both Houses of Parliament have approved a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18.

Popularly known as the Undi18 Bill, the amendment also allows automatic voter registration and makes 18 the minimum age for elected representatives.

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