Leanne, 26

“We don't always have to be late, not clear up after ourselves at fast food places, and double park, just because everyone else does it. Just because we've been like this for as long as anyone can remember, doesn't mean we can't change.”

WatanMay 7, 20181992, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan

Zuhdi Farhan, 26

“One thing I'm proud of is living in Turkey for five months under my university's exchange programme.”

WatanMay 4, 20181992, Penang

Mayna, 27

“What we might lack in experience we make up for with the power of technology, energy, and passion.”

WatanApril 30, 20181991, Negeri Sembilan

Elna, 23

“One thing I'm proud of is how comfortable I am with myself, giving myself the love I deserve, and fighting for causes I believe in.”

WatanApril 25, 20181995

Azhar, 24

"Atuk nenek saya sering pesan untuk percayai keputusan mereka. Tetapi saya sudah besar dan ingin membuat pilihan sendiri."

WatanApril 23, 20181994, Johor

Pikah, 26

"One thing I'm proud of is graduating university while battling depression, even if it took me two years longer than my friends."

WatanApril 16, 20181992, Johor

Elza, 31

"Everyone is too busy condemning the other side instead of serving the nation's people. I am still able to use my voice to demand they do their job right, but a vote might be worth more."

WatanApril 9, 20181987, selangor

Ncem, 28

"One thing that surprises other Malaysians about me is my love of books."

WatanApril 2, 20181990, johor

Nellysha, 24

"One thing that surprises other Malaysians about me is that I am always punctual."

WatanMarch 26, 20181994, Selangor

Al, 25

"We deserve to pave the way for our own future, and that includes what becomes of our country."

WatanMarch 19, 20181993, Johor

Jayjay, 24

"I believe education makes people think and wonder, instead of accepting whatever they were given."

WatanMarch 12, 20181994, Johor

Irham, 22

“I believe our beloved country can still learn so much and evolve democratically. We’re approaching a time where political parties should represent all Malaysians.”

WatanMarch 6, 20181996, Selangor

Okami, 25

"One thing that surprises other Malaysians about me is that I'm half Chinese half Malay. I was once not allowed to enter the surau when I was in primary school. The sentence 'Awak Cina, so awak tak boleh masuk' hit me so hard that I got scared of entering suraus and mosques."

WatanFebruary 26, 20181992, Melaka

Rena, 24

"I believe that being a voter revolves around something bigger than just you and me, it's for a greater cause that I don't want to miss out on."

WatanFebruary 22, 2018

Adri, 25

"One thing that surprises other Malaysians about me is that I'm hardworking and a critical thinker."

WatanFebruary 22, 20181992, Johor

Saranikka, 28

"I decided to be a voter because of Trump. Many adult Americans did not vote and obviously regret it now. Every vote counts and the outcome of not voting is disastrous. We are the hope for positive change in our country, and for us not to vote, it's selfish and irresponsible."

WatanFebruary 7, 2018

Ames, 27

"I decided to be a voter because although I don't believe the system can fully change, I know registering to vote is still step one."

WatanJanuary 15, 20181990, Selangor

Meek, 22

"Only after moving to Kuching and learning about my Melanau heritage and the natives of Borneo, I realised how odd the Semanjung-centric portrayal of race was. Indigenous people are more than "lain-lain."

WatanJanuary 15, 20181995, Kuala Lumpur