Ayer Kuning polls: Determined voters overcome obstacles to cast their ballots


Physically challenged S. Puspanathan, 43, was accompanied by his 40-year old wife to cast his vote. The former programming engineer had his legs amputed last year due to a virus infection

TAPAH: A physically challenged man was among those eager to fulfill their civic duty at the Ayer Kuning by-election on Saturday (April 26) morning.

S. Puspanathan, 43, arrived at the SK Ayer Kuning polling centre accompanied by his 40-year-old wife, M. Vikkeneswari. The former programming engineer lost his left leg last year due to a viral infection but remained determined to cast his vote.

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