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Democratic system: Young voters queuing up to cast their vote at SK Gombak Setia in Gombak, during GE15. Groups feel it is vital that youth are given a head start on the election process.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s vibrant politics has once again underscored the need to educate youths on the election process and their voting rights, say advocacy groups.

“Teaching youth their voting rights is one way to shape Malaysia and its direction,” said Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) deputy director of research, Sri Murniati Yusuf.

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