Youths not eager to vote


PETALING JAYA: Politicians who engage in endless spats and unhappiness with both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan are among the reasons why some young Malaysians are not eager to cast their ballots in the coming general election.

Justin Yeoh, a 24-year-old fresh graduate, said he has already signed up as a voter but plans to either to spoil his vote or to abstain from voting.

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