KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob proposed that the Education Ministry create clear guidelines and policies on politics in schools and universities as part of the government's bid to lower the voting age from 21 to 18.

During the debate of the Bill for the proposed constitutional amendment today, the Bera lawmaker said it is critical to ensure that students and teachers who support the Opposition will not face discrimination.

"There are worries that if there are no guidelines or regulations for such activities, it will lead to a tense atmosphere in schools and colleges not only among students, but also teachers. There is currently clear discrimination against teachers in school who support the Opp...