The Johor state assembly today passed an amendment to the 1895 Johor constitution to lower the age of candidates for state seats from 21 to 18.

The amendment on the age limit in Clause 16 of the Second Part of the State Constitution was proposed by Menteri Besar Hasni Mohammad and seconded by Semarang Assemblyperson Samsolbari Jamali. It was passed unanimously after the third reading...