Muhyiddin said he had met the chairman of the Election Commission (EC), who informed him that Undi18 would not be able to be implemented soon, adding that PN should not be blamed for this.

“Some say PN is afraid. We’re not afraid. In fact, I’m confident that a large portion of youngsters support the government. But what can we do?” he said at a press conference here today.

He said the issue should not be politicised as its implementation is a massive project requiring the cooperation of agencies like the National Registration Department and involves millions of voters.

Muhyiddin said Undi18 was a matter under the EC and that its implementation was up to the commission’s wisdom, efficiency and management.

“I have discussed this issue with the EC chairman. I asked if it could be expedited to September this year but he said it was not possible.

“So, why are we getting upset over this? It is not a matter of PN being afraid. The faster (it is implemented), the better, but what are we supposed to do?”

Muhyiddin said those aged 18 need not register themselves to vote as this would be done automatically.

“This is a technical issue and we should let the EC handle it as best as possible,” he said.

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