Constitution allows Undi 18 but no instrument to implement it, says Rais Yatim


BANTING (Bernama): The voting age has been lowered to 18 in the Federal Constitution but the Elections Act 1958 needs to be amended before Undi 18 can be implemented, says Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim (pic).

"While there is a proposal for people aged 18 to become an automatic voter, the Elections Act and the rules under the Election Offences Act have not been amended.

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