With Undi 18, political parties need to change structure to encourage more youth participation, says Umno Youth

PETALING JAYA: With nearly all states lowering the eligible age for voting and electoral candidacy to 18, Umno Youth said it is high time parties adjust their structures to allow more youth participation in politics.

Sembrong Umno Youth chief Hafiz Ariffin said in Johor, over 700,000 young people would be eligible to vote in the next general election, which he said would significantly affect voting patterns.