Conversations between Malaysia’s political candidates and young voters are common on the campaign trail for the Nov. 19 election
Young Voters Poised to Determine Malaysian Election Outcome
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Johari Ghani, 58, right, a candidate for parliament, talks with several young voters. Conversations like these have become common on the campaign trail for the upcoming Malaysian general election. (Dave Grunebaum/VOA)
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Malaysia’s political coalitions have rolled out young candidates for parliament, including Lee Chean Chung, 41, right, to help strengthen their appeal to young voters. (Dave Grunebaum/VOA)
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Nazri Hashim, 29, is married with a 2-year-old son. He says the combined incomes of him and his wife is not enough to buy a home. (Dave Grunebaum/VOA)
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Stacy Wong, 20, is a first-time voter. Wong says she’s researching the candidates to see who is committed to her top priorities of education, infrastructure and clean government. (Dave Grunebaum/VOA)