Are Political Party Youth Wings Still Relevant?

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, Deputy Youth and Sports Minister

11-Sep-20 08:05

Are Political Party Youth Wings Still Relevant?

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The youth have been in the forefront of many recent political discussions, from lowering the voting age to the setting up of a youth party. To discuss this with us, as well as address some controversy over support letters that he recently faced, we speak to Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, who is also chief of Bersatu's youth wing, Armada.

Image Credit: Azlan Kamarazaman

Produced by: Dayana Mustak

Presented by: Lyn Mak

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues

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