Bill to lower voting age withdrawn pending amendments

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The prime minister says the fresh bill, to be tabled tomorrow, will take into account the opposition's proposals for automatic voter registration and the lowering of age for candidates. FMTNews VotingAge

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad with opposition leader Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a press conference at the Parliament lobby today.

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the new bill will include the opposition’s proposals for automatic voter registration and the lowering of age for electoral candidates to 18.

 

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