“This move is so that they be given the chance, space and voice to… design the country’s democracy through elections,” he told lawmakers. In addition, the amendments introduced automatic voter registration, with citizens eligible to cast their ballots as soon as they turn 18. After several hours of debate, 211 MPs voted in favour of amending Malaysia’s federal constitution, allowing the changes to be introduced. With the exception of Singapore – which still maintains a 21-year voting age – most people in Southeast Asia can vote when they turn 18. The voting age in Indonesia is 17.

Source: The Express Tribune July 16, 2019 11:26 UTC