Young Negri Sembilan voters want more reasons to stay
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KUALA PILAH: For many young voters in Negri Sembilan, the challenge is no longer simply finding a job, but also enough reasons to build a future in their hometowns.
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Interviews with young voters here suggest they are looking beyond election promises of employment, hoping instead for a state government that creates communities where they can live, work and thrive.
A 31-year-old food vendor who only wanted to be known as Aina said while job opportunities remained important, the state also needed to make smaller towns more attractive by bringing in modern developments and lifestyle amenities.
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- Jul 28, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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