As Undi18 comes into force, only Johor, Malacca yet to lower age to contest

Published: Dec 15, 2021 8:30 AM | Updated: Dec 15, 2021 9:19 AM

Johor and Malacca are the last two states that have not yet lowered the age to be eligible to contest in state elections to 18.

As such, the Undi18 group hoped the two states would make the necessary amendments soon.

"We would like to take this opportunity to...

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