10-12-2022, 07:14 AM
Set an age limit of 60 on election candidates, says analyst
Mujibu Abd Muis of Universiti Teknologi Mara said the age limit for candidates should be set at 60. Candidates should also undergo a health check to avoid having to call any by-elections later on.
Mujibu was commenting on the decision of former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is 97, to seek re-election at the coming general election.
He acknowledged that parties in power will want to choose candidates according to the party’s needs.
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