According to the Election Commission, there are 1.4 million voters aged between 18 and 20 this GE15. Photo: The Star/Azhar Mahfof
With the voting age lowered from 21 to 18 in time for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15), many Malaysian youths are excited about the opportunity to cast their vote and play a role in formulating their future.
There are 1.4 million voters aged between 18 and 20 who are automatically registered to vote on Nov 19.
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According to the Election Commission, there are 1.4 million voters aged between 18 and 20 this GE15. Photo: The Star/Azhar Mahfof
Foofieado intends to be careful and not make his judgement too easily when it comes to deciding who to vote for this GE15. Photo: Foofieado Juan Morgan
Foofieado Juan Morgan, 22-year-old Sabahan undergraduate student from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). — FOOFIEADO JUAN MORGAN
Wan Muhammad Addin will look at each candidate's work history, track record, political idealism and approach towards the welfare of the people in deciding who to vote for. Photo: Wan Muhammad Addin Mohd Aidil
Wan Muhammad Addin Mohd Aidil, 21-year-old undergraduate from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. — WAN MUHAMMAD ADDIN MOHD AIDIL
Muhammad Ameer says if every party offers the same ideology, it can be hard for them to choose who to vote for. Photo: Muhammad Ameer Hazwan Mohamad Iskandar
Muhammad Ameer Hazwan Mohamad Iskandar, 18-year-old student from Kolej MARA Seremban (KMS). — MUHAMMAD AMEER HAZWAN MOHAMAD ISKANDAR
Khairunadia will do some research on the Internet before casting her vote. Photo: Khairunadia Badrul Hizam
Khairunadia Badrul Hizam, 20-year-old student from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Arau. — KHAIRUNADIA BADRUL HIZAM
Norman Hakim, 23-year-old undergraduate from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. — NORMAN HAKIM
Norman Hakim Atan, 23-year-old undergraduate from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. — NORMAN HAKIM ATAN
Adrian says new faces bring fresh ideas to the campaign, but sentiment and popularity still win votes. — ADRIAN ERL KUSAU
Adrian Erl Kusau, 23-year-old Sarawakian undergraduate from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). — ADRIAN ERL KUSAU
Shanice wishes that postal voting is possible for Sabahan and Sarawakian students in Peninsular Malaysia. Photo: Shanice Suresh
Shanice Suresh, 23-year-old Sarawakian undergraduate student from Universiti Malaya (UM). — SHANICE SURESH
Syazana says voting reluctance is due to the instability of the political scene. Photo: Syazana Najwa Khairudin
Syazana Najwa Khairudin, 23-year-old undergraduate student from Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK). — SYAZANA NAJWA KHAIRUDIN
