MP SPEAKS | The recently concluded Johor state election displays a real concern - that if progressive forces continued to be divided, Malaysia will descend towards a failed state, where political leaders convicted of mega-corruption crimes are tolerated and even celebrated as heroes.

But even in this bleakest moment, there is a glimmer of light. There is a glimpse of hope toward a real renewal that our nation and our people crucially need - more young people are realising that their voice matters in determining our country's future.

For the first time, 18 to 20-year-olds voted.

This reform (known as Undi18) did not come easy. Despite Parliament passing constitutional amendments to lower the voting age under the Pakatan Harapan government, there were...