Teach teens about voting, democratic process

WITH Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Penang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan set to hold their state polls by August, politics is back in the spotlight and calls are growing louder for lessons on the democratic process to start in school.

Young voters need to be educated on the need to carry out their civic duty when they turn 18 and this, say activists and educators, must start in school.