{
  "id": 19627659,
  "title": "Sarawak polls: Youths aged 18 to 39 account for nearly one million voters in the state",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/sarawak-polls-youths-aged-18-to-39-account-for-nearly-one-million",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T09:06:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/12/sarawak-polls-youths-aged-18-to-39-account-for-nearly-one-million-voters-in-the-state/242993"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sarawak's electoral roll, as of October 25, lists nearly 2.06 million registered voters, with individuals aged 18 to 39 accounting for nearly half of this total. According to the report, voters in the 30 to 39 age range constitute over one fifth of the electorate, numbering 441,884. The 21 to 29 age group follows with 405,499 voters, while those aged 18 to 20 total 126,712, bringing the combined youth voter count to 974,095. The report highlights that this significant youth presence could play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the 13th Sarawak state election. Voter demographics vary across different constituencies, with Padungan having a higher percentage of senior citizens, while Stakan's constituents are relatively younger. Senadin stands out with the highest number of voters, including a substantial youth population.",
  "summary": "KUCHING, Nov 12 — Youths aged 18 to 39 make up nearly half of the 2,058,781 registered voters in Sarawak.According...",
  "key_points": [
    "Nearly 2.06 million registered voters in Sarawak as of October 25",
    "Voters aged 18 to 39 account for nearly one million voters",
    "Youth presence could influence outcome of 13th Sarawak state election"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}