Spotlight on the voice of youth


Power of the ballot: Unlike these young voters, an increasing number of Malaysian youths, disillusioned by the politics of today, are willing to give up their democratic right to vote.

THERE’S little point in venting our frustrations at politicians on social media if we are not registered as voters – it’s that simple.

A staggering 3.8 million Malaysians who are 21 years old and above as of September 2017, have yet to register as electors, according to the Election Commission.

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