Undi18 and Automatic Voter Registration: How Malaysia's Electorate Changed
The Undi18 reform lowered Malaysia's voting age to 18 and introduced automatic voter registration. Here is what changed and when it took effect.
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The Undi18 reform lowered Malaysia's voting age to 18 and introduced automatic voter registration. Here is what changed and when it took effect.

A Malaysian think tank has found that young voters backing Perikatan Nasional often misunderstand the coalition's structure and internal divisions, with some expressing intent to vote in constituencies where PN isn't competing.

A Malaysian bride voted in her striking red traditional wedding attire during the Negeri Sembilan state election, emphasizing the importance of civic participation among young voters.

Pakatan Harapan's Muhammad Taqiuddin is zeroing in on young voters in the Maharani constituency, emphasizing job creation and entrepreneurship as the Johor state election approaches on July 11.

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has acknowledged that winning over younger voters represents the Islamic party's most significant electoral hurdle as it attempts to strengthen its position ahead of Johor's state election.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Johor's young voters to reject divisive racial politics and use the upcoming state election to elect leaders committed to addressing education, employment and development.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Johor's young voters to continue supporting caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi in the upcoming state election, positioning him as Barisan Nasional's key figure for the state.

Johor Umno Youth chief Noor Azleen Ambros cautions Barisan Nasional that sentimental messaging will fail with young voters, who prioritise tangible solutions on employment, wages, and housing affordability.

Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged all parties contesting in the Johor state election to move beyond old, unrelated issues and focus instead on candidates' capabilities and policy offerings to voters.