{"id":11467,"date":"2021-09-12T13:07:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T05:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmalaysiatimes.com\/?p=11467"},"modified":"2021-09-12T13:08:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T05:08:01","slug":"undi-18-implementation-must-be-in-tandem-with-education-on-democratic-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newmalaysiatimes.com\/?p=11467","title":{"rendered":"Undi 18: Implementation must be in tandem with education on democratic practices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 \u2013 The implementation of Undi 18 must be in line with education on the political system and democratic practice\u00a0in the country especially to the younger generation says a leader of a youth\u00a0non-governmental organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) president Jufitri Joha said even though the council is happy with the government\u2019s commitment to implement Undi 18, the younger generation must be educated on how to exercise their rights to vote the best that they can.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe welcome the implementation, but we must also remember this is not just about rights but it is also about responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe younger generation must be educated on how to chose right and ethical leaders and not merely following friends and emotions,\u201d he said when contacted by Bernama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Jufitri, for its part, the MBM had taken the initiative to implement Sekolah Politik 2.0 which is being done virtually to assist by giving exposure to youths on\u00a0the country\u2019s political system and\u00a0efforts to rally support from youths of various races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWith participation receiving an encouraging response, it proves that the younger generation is\u00a0extremely interested to exercise their rights as voters,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the responsibility to disseminate information adequately to the younger generation before they translate their aspirations on the voting ballots wisely is for all quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Jufitri said he is confident Undi 18 can be implemented in the 15th general elections (GE15) based on the passion displayed to transform the parliament as mentioned by Minister in the Prime Minister\u2019s Department, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peninsular Malay Students Association (GPMS) president Mohd Alif Anas Md Noor said, nationalism and education of the political system should be included in the school education syllabus and introduced as early as 16 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said this was aimed at giving the younger generation the understanding and awareness about their roles regarding the importance of the practice of\u00a0a democratic\u00a0system in the country which should be preserved and implemented the best that they can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEducators must be neutral and not take sides when imparting education as a whole. It must be part of the syllabus to prevent teachers and students from being manipulated by anyone,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mohd Alif Anas also suggested that the eligible age to qualify as a general election candidate must be set at 18 in line with the implementation of Undi 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said if all parties like the Election Commission (EC) and legal bodies can work together and find mutual understanding, GPMS is confident that Undi 18 can be implemented in GE15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time,\u00a0Mohd Alif Anas said EC\u00a0should find the best mechanism for conducting the elections in the pandemic phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe understand political stability is key to an efficient government. Therefore, we must be aware that election must be held when the time comes,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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