Push for higher voter turnout

With a low voter turnout expected for GE15, political parties and NGOs are banding together to spread the message that it is more important than ever ‘to make your vote count.’ However, a poll shows that more than 50% of first-time voters are raring to cast their ballot.

PETALING JAYA: The big push for a higher voter turnout is picking up steam as political parties and NGOs join forces to do their bit as the first week of campaigning nears its close.

A low voter turnout has been anticipated for GE15 due to a mix of political apathy and barriers such as high travel costs for outstation voters and unreliability of the postal voting process.