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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OKU's prep for GE15
Special-needs youth and teachers at the mock polling station set up by MDSA. Photos: Nur Liyana Basharuddin
Photo: Nur Liyana Basharuddin
Facilities must be prepared to assist people with special needs during GE15. Photo: Filepic
In the last few weeks, Rani (right) and Thasraveen have been keeping tabs on the campaign trails of some of his favourite candidates via social media. Photo: Rani Narayasamy
Photo: Rani Narayasamy
Special-needs youth being prepped about the voting process at the MDSA mock polling station.
Photo: Nur Liyana Basharuddin
Wan Alya is excited to cast her vote on Nov 19.
Photo: Nur Liyana Basharuddin
Ras Adiba thinks it is important for EC officials and volunteers to attend Disability Equality Training (DET) workshops. Photo: Filepic
Photo: Filepic