GE15: How Malaysia's disabled community is prepping for the elections


Special-needs youth and teachers at the mock polling station set up by MDSA. Photos: Nur Liyana Basharuddin

Like many first-time voters, Wan Alya Wan Hanizan, 28, is enthusiastic about casting her vote in the 15th General Election on Nov 19.

On that day, Wan Alya, who has Down syndrome, hopes to be at her polling station at SK Setiawangsa in Kuala Lumpur at 8.30am.

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