Give EC time, space to implement Undi18, says Takiyuddin


PENDANG (Bernama): The Election Commission (EC) should be given space and time to implement automatic voter registration and Undi18 (lowering the voting age to 18), says Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.

The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) said various procedures were involved before these matters could be implemented, including dealings with the National Registration Department (JPN).

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