Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamed in Parliament today, where a vote on lowering the voting age was passed. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, July 16, 2019.
PAKATAN Harapan made history when it managed to get MPs across the political divide to amend the federal constitution to lower the age of voters and election candidates to 18 today. 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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