Frustrated and Under Represented, Johor Youth Seek a Bigger Political Voice The latest state election in Johor has highlighted the significant gap between Malaysia's youthful electorate and its geriatric politicians.
While nearly half of Johor's voters are under 40, only one quarter of candidates contesting the election belong to this age group.
This disconnect reflects a broader problem plaguing Malaysian politics: leaders failing to grasp the economic realities faced by younger generations.