First-timer doing it for the community


Making her mark : Lizfiana Samerra (left) showing off her inked finger to Liza after they cast their votes at SK Sungai Danga in Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: First-time voter Lizfiana Samerra Tony felt a mix of nerves and excitement as she marked “X” on the ballot paper in the Pulai parliamentary seat by-election.

The 19-year-old college student from Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Temun said this was because she knew her vote would make a difference in electing a new MP whom she hoped would not overlook her community.

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