Likely delay for Undi 18


Millions of youths between the ages of 18 and 21 might not be able to vote and be eligible to stand as candidates in the next general election despite the historic amendments to the Constitution two years ago.

HISTORY was created on July 17,2019, when a motion to amend the Federal Constitution was passed with 211 votes – by more than two-thirds of the majority in the 222-member Dewan Rakyat and with undivided support from both sides of the political divide.

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