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MCA not ready to back voting for 18-year-olds yet

Ayer Hitam MP Dr Wee Ka Siong says Pakatan Harapan has plenty of time to work on lowering the voting age. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, July 9, 2019.

MCA’s sole lawmaker is still not ready to back the constitutional amendment to lower the minimum voting age despite the government’s promise to register voters automatically. “MCA wants to let 18-year-olds vote. But at the same time, it’s strange that they can be voters but can’t be candidates. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

 

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MCA = 1 vote in Parliament

MCA 1 seat only la doctor

Who gives a shit about what MCA is ready for. Just return the Rakyat money and be gone!

You bodoh. Go away

We Malaysian declares that we don't need your voices anymore. If you keep quiet, no one will blame you are mute 😷. MCA should sell Wisma MCA, 'Gulung Tikar' & close shop, disappeared from our sight.

Hahaha mca ni baik bubar jea la.. xde sapa mau dengar 1 kerusi punya cakap😃😂😂😂😂😅😅😅

MCA bought votes before. With minimum age 18, it will cost more to MCA. Financially not feasible to MCA now.

Kahkahkah MCA...relevan lagi ke parti ni?

PH presidential council has agreed to allow 18 year old citizen to stand as candidate in GE.

will be like School boys & girls fight and winner will not know what is proper politics and easy prey to be kambing korban pawns in no time.

One vote

Too young to vote, they wouldn’t knw abt politics much at that age

Back no back it will proceed if need be

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