Youths now say they are eager to vote
ANISA AZNAN09 Nov 2022 08:00am
Some of the students listening to lectures
GE15 is anticipated to attract a large number of voters due to the lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18, as well as the automatic registration for voters above the age of 18.
Several students have expressed excitement over voting for GE15 as it will be their first time doing so.
Nur Izzah, a 19-year-old A-Levels student said she will indeed vote this year and is looking forward to reforms in the education sector.
“Education wise definitely can be better. I feel like the government should definitely provide more scholarships for students because not everyone is rich and nowadays education is really expensive,” she said.
Izzah also disclosed that her family is currently debating the candidates at their voting area, and she would vote according to their discussions.
Wan Muhammad Danial, an 18-year-old A-Levels student, revealed that he is still deciding which candidate to vote for.
“I will look at their portfolio, their past contributions to the area and what they've done throughout their time serving,” Danial said.
Danial also urges voters to rethink their perspective on politics, emphasising that it is our responsibility to choose our leaders and that politicians’ authority comes from the voters.
Meanwhile, 19-year-old Cheang, currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Culinary Management programme, also shared her wish for improved educational opportunities and facilities in her parliamentary area.
“I want better education for rural areas and also better road infrastructure because right now there are a lot of potholes,” Cheang stated.
