State polls: Young voters embrace democracy by fulfilling their duty to vote
More than 50 per cent of the 9.67 million eligible voters in the six state elections are youths aged 39 years and below.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Young voters helped 'green wave' at GE15 but will they show up again? - Analysis
The voter turnout for Malaysians aged between 18 and 30 in GE15 was a surprising and robust 75.6 percent, said Bridget Welsh.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Polls: Don't use manifesto as bait to fish for votes - Young voters
Candidates have come up with various plans and made all kinds of promises focusing on the needs of the young people in their manifestos.
Thu Aug 03 2023
It's About YOUth: A fresh political paradigm and demands of youth
As six states head to the polls on August 12, Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Vice Chief, Atyrah Hanim Razali and MUDA Information Team's Chief of Staff, Melanie Ting assess Malaysian youth's political apathy and discuss young voters' demands from new politics.
Fri Jul 28 2023
State polls: How loyal are young voters?
It is still difficult to predict the voting pattern of young people in the upcoming six-state elections, said ILHAM's Dr Mohd Yusri Ibrahim.
Wed Jul 19 2023
State polls: Selangor has highest number of young and old voters
Selangor has the highest number of young voters between the ages of 18 and 20, totalling 274,194 people.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Mahdzir denies Kedah UMNO top leaders defecting to PN
Such talk was only propaganda spread by the Opposition to gain support, especially from young voters, said Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Did Undi18 produce a hung Parliament?
Some quarters are pointing the finger at young voters for the role they played in causing Malaysia's first such political impasse.
Thu Nov 24 2022
GE15: Young voters thrilled to vote for the first time
A total of 1,393,549 voters aged between 18 and 20 in the country will vote for the first time in the GE15.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: Nearly 1 mln young voters in Sabah likely to pick people-friendly candidates
Young voters are more inclined to vote for candidates who are also capable of finding solutions to problems of low wages and cost of living.
Thu Nov 17 2022
GE15: Attractive manifesto, but can they deliver? ask young voters
According to statistics released by the EC, a total of 10.6 million voters aged 18 to 39 nationwide are eligible to vote in GE15.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Hishammuddin advises young voters to exercise right wisely
Hishammuddin has advised young people to vote wisely in the 15th general election on Nov 19.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Many young voters are fence-sitters, say political observers
Sivamurugan Pandian said most of these young voters are fence-sitters or still undecided about choosing their candidates.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Many young voters still unaware of automatic voter registration - Ismail Sabri
Many young voters aged 18 and above throughout the country are unaware that they have been registered automatically as voters, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Don't boycott, come out to vote, Ku Li tells first times voters
Tengku Razaleigh said young voters can choose the government that they think is the best through elections.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024