Will the candidacy age also be lowered to 18?

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The Candidacy Age is Set to Be Lowered to 18

The Pakatan Harapan (PH) Presidential Council has reached an agreement to lower the candidacy age to 18, aligning with the decision to allow 18-year-olds to vote and be automatically registered as voters. This move is part of a broader effort to empower youths in the country. The agreement encompasses three constitutional amendments related to these changes.
Constitutional Amendments Agreed Upon

A consensus has been achieved to implement three key constitutional amendments. These include the lowering of the voting age to 18, referred to as Undi 18, the automatic registration of individuals who have attained the age of 18 as voters, and the reduction of the minimum age for candidacy to 18.
Efforts to Empower Youth

The decision reflects a commitment to enhancing youth participation and empowerment within the nation's political landscape. The Youth and Sports Minister, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, indicated that discussions with political party leaders would be convened to further scrutinise the issue and its implications for youth empowerment.
Next Steps for Implementation

Following the agreement, the necessary steps are being taken to formalise these changes. The Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Election Commission have been informed to facilitate the required actions for the implementation of these constitutional amendments. Confidence has been expressed that these matters will be resolved within the ongoing parliamentary session.

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