Kuala Lampur, July 16 -- Picture by Miera Zulyana
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad tabled today his government's ambitious Bill to amend the Federal Constitution and lower the voting age from 21 to 18.
The proposed amendments also include allowing youths aged 18 and over to stand for elections and the automatic voter registration that the Opposition had made conditional for their support of the Bill.
Acknowledging that the Bill will need the Opposition support, the PM made a final plea across the aisle for the supermajority necessary to amend the Federal Constitution.
"We appreciate bi-partisan action that prioritises the good of the nation.
"I call for all of us to ensure that this amendment is passed b...