The Election Commission of Malaysia announced on Thursday (October 20th) that general elections or PRU Malaysia 2022 will be held on November 19th. In Malaysia, there is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. In the constitutional monarchy, the function of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he does have certain powers of discretion.

The youth of Malaysia, defined as those between the ages of 18 and 40, have become the largest voting bloc in the country, which is why more than 20 million people are expected to cast ballots. By a significant margin (almost 50%), the number of eligible voters in the country increased from over 15 million in GE14 to nearly 25 million in GE15.

Why Is It Crucial To Be Part Of The PRU Malaysia 2022?

1. To Be Heard and Recognised

Citizens have the opportunity to make their voices heard and vote for the political parties or persons who, in their opinion, would do the greatest job of governing the country. When citizens make use of their right to vote of the PRU Malaysia 2022, they are also making use of their rights to equality and free expression, as well as their right to have a say in how their country is run. Some individuals argue that their viewpoints aren’t being considered, yet they fail to acknowledge the reality that they hold the capacity to influence outcomes simply by exercising their right to vote.

2. Because Democracy Is Worth It

Voting for the PRU Malaysia 2022 is the most direct and visible way for citizens to express their support for the democratic system and ensure its future survival, provided that citizens continue to uphold democratic ideals. It would be a slap in the face to our predecessors, who fought for our freedom and democracy, if we were to give up on our democracy and not vote.

3. Selecting Competent Individuals To Serve In Leadership Roles

Voters have the opportunity to select candidates they believe to be the most qualified, honest, and clean to lead the country and to be responsible for their actions as leaders. It’s the only way for significant changes to be made without resorting to violence.

Despite the impossibility of selecting a leader who is perfect in every way, every person of Malaysia may have a part in the election process by actively searching out and voting for PRU Malaysia 2022 candidates that genuinely deliver on the promises they make. Unfortuitously, a good number of these candidates resort to flowery rhetoric and policies that are too optimistic in order to trick voters into supporting them. Their twisted manipulations and fantasy plans are driven exclusively by their own egotistical desires and ambitions.

Because of this, citizens should view voting as a means to express their individuality. Voting is an important civic duty because it serves as an inspiration to those who would rather just talk instead of actually participating in the democratic process.

On A Final Note Of PRU Malaysia 2022

Politics is a prominent topic of conversation among Malaysians. A lack of action, though, would be counterproductive to any amount of discourse. Voting is the best method to show support for the causes you believe in and to send a message to candidates that you care about the direction the country is headed in, the allocation of public funds, and the success of their campaigns.

It is a widespread misunderstanding that each individual vote does not carry any weight. Clearly, this is not the case. If every eligible voter decides not to cast a ballot because they believe that their vote does not matter, then democracy as we know it will not exist in its current form.

Those elected to office may not actually speak for the majority of voters. When we do this, we risk entrusting our future to politicians who do not share our values and giving them the power to make decisions that could have an impact on our lives.

Election Day is not another day that is celebrated as a national holiday. It is one of those rare occurrences that only occurs once every four or five years, and it is also one of those days when you have the feeling that you are just as significant as everyone else on the street because your vote has the same amount of weight as theirs does.

Don’t forget to cast your ballot on November 19! Voting is more than simply a privilege; it’s also an obligation.

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