Abdul Karim agrees with High Court decision
KUCHING: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his support for the Kuching High Court’s decision on Friday in ordering the federal government through the Election Commission (EC) to expedite the implementation of the lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 by Dec 31 this year. “Indeed, I agree with the High Court […]
Most youth agree to lower voting age
BY NAZRINZULAIQA HASBI KUCHING: Many people support the implementation of Undi18 which allows youth between 18 and 21 to vote. Some, however, feel that these youth are not mature enough to vote. Bandar Kuching MP, Dr Kelvin Yii, has applauded a decision by the Kuching High Court on Friday which ruled in favour of the […]
Youth NGO expresses gratitude on court ruling
KUCHING: UndiSarawak, a youth non-governmental organisation (NGO) has expressed their utmost gratitude to the Kuching High Court in compelling the federal government to expedite the implementation of lower voting age from 21 to 18 by Dec 31 this year. “This monumental decision is significant for Malaysian youths to exercise their constitutional right as citizens. “The […]
UndiSarawak judicial review application — Relief for over 135,000 young voters
KUCHING: More than 135,000 youths will be eligible to cast their votes for the first time when Sarawak holds its 12th state election, predicted to be sometime early next year. This follows a decision by the Kuching High Court today (Sept 3) which ruled in favour of the applicants of Undi18 lawsuit, allowing Sarawakians, aged […]
Masing’s take on young voters
KUCHING: A person’s age, particularly for the young, does have some bearing on his or her ability to make decisions including political ones. On this, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar James Jemut Masing said that a clear example was when young people cast their votes for Pakatan Harapan (PH) in order to effect […]
Young voters not easily swayed
KUCHING: Young and new voters will pose many challenges to politicians looking to sway this group, says Senior Fellow of the National Professor Council, Dr Jeniri Amir. “There may be a slight change in their attitudes towards politics due to the political turmoil following the Sheraton move that took place in February last year. “This […]
