JOHOR BARU, July 10 -- The Johor Youth Council (MBNJ) today advised Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman to stop interfering with the state's affairs, following calls for change with regards to the age definition for youths.

Its president Md Salleheen Mohamad said the council is closely monitoring developments pertaining to the issue and said the decision made by Pakatan Harapan has caused anxiety among Johoreans.

"The federal government, especially the Youth and Sports Ministry, must find the reason why Johor and other states are still capping the youth age limit at 40 years," Md Salleheen said.

His comments arrive following Johor government's decision late last night that it was sticking to its earlier decision to ...