GE15: 94-year-old 'Pokcik Mat' never misses opportunity to cast his vote

Pokcik Mat, 94, and 98-year-old Wan Yah Wan Ya'akob, who may be older than listed in her identity documents, will be casting their ballots on Nov 19. Photo: Bernama

CHUKAI: He has never missed going to the polls and always reminds people around him to come out on election day, proving how well 'Pokcik Mat' understands his duty as a citizen in determining the country’s leadership.

Now at 94 years old, Pokcik Mat, whose full name is Muhammad Abdullah, said he considered going to the polls during general elections as a responsibility and he would not waste the opportunity he had to determine the country’s future.