Dr M to Opposition on Vote 18: Let’s create new history


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 16 Jul 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has tabled the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 to lower the voting age to 18 for its second reading.

The Prime Minister, in his speech, urged lawmakers to throw their support behind the Bill as it requires a two-thirds majority of the Dewan Rakyat to be passed.

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