Implementation of Undi 18 must be in tandem with education on democratic practices
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of Undi 18 must be in line with education on the political system and democratic practice in the country especially to the younger generation, says a leader of a youth non-governmental organisation. Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) president Jufitri Johar said even though the council is happy with the government’s commitment to […]
Don’t waste time, implement Undi 18 fast
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has been urged to implement Undi 18 as soon as possible. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said when the federal Cabinet had agreed to lower the voting age from 21 to 18, the EC should have arranged a process for these teens to […]
Oct 21 court decision on bid to challenge delay of Undi 18 implementation
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has fixed Oct 21 for a decision on the legal action by 18 Malaysian youths to challenge the government’s action in delaying the implementation of Undi 18, a move to lower the voting age to 18 and to enable automatic voter registration (AVR). The youths had on behalf of […]
Implement Undi 18 as soon as possible
ASAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) needs to address voter registration for those aged 18 as soon as possible, said Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Youth and Sports Minister said he was pleased with Parliament’s decision on Undi 18. At the same time, he expressed hope that the Undi 18 plan (lowering of voting […]
Youth seek to quash government’s decision to delay Undi 18
KUCHING: Five Sarawakian youth, representing the Undi Sarawak campaign, have filed for a judicial review at the Kuching High Court on Monday against the prime minister, the Malaysian government and the Election Commission (EC) to urge for the immediate lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 before the coming state election. The five […]
NGOs submit memorandum to EC over UNDI 18 delay
PUTRAJAYA: A coalition of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) today urged the government to expedite the implementation of automatic voter registration and Undi 18 (lowering of voting age to 18). Speaking to reporters after handing over a memorandum to the Election Commission (EC) regarding the implementation of Undi 18, Gerakan Belia 4B acting president Fahami Ashrof […]
