Voters from the Undi 18 group speak about their hopes for the country as Malaysia prepares for another round of elections.

Indifference and political apathy appear to be the trend among some first-time voters.

Some say their enthusiasm during the campaign period has turned into disillusionment.

The recent debate over the direction of the Undi 18 vote has much to do with terminology, says a political scientist.

Some who have been following the campaign period already know who they will support, but others are less savvy about their candidates.

Voters who will be casting their ballots for the first time next month share their views on their ideal representative and, on the flip side, those whom they will not support.

While it is still difficult to predict how this group will vote, the impact they could have should not be underestimated, an analyst says.

A demographic study of those automatically included as voters following the Undi 18 law shows the youngest age group making up less than one-fifth.

However, it says it must also strike a balance so that it will not distract them from their studies.

The government, political parties and civil societies have to think of creative ways to encourage, educate and mobilise more young voters under 30 to come out and vote.

As parties race to secure the support of the newest group of voters, the youth themselves give their two cents on how they view the political situation.

The High Court says the automatic right to vote does not mean instantaneous.