Time to allow voting at 18

Early start: In this file photo, a young voter is exercising her right to participate in the political process of the country.

Malaysians can drive, marry, sign contracts and be tried in court as an adult by that age, so they should be able to cast their ballots, too.

WHENEVER one talks about a democratic country, one would immediately think of the act of voting. By casting a vote during elections, a voter in Malaysia is able to participate in the political process of the country.