Sabah polls: Physical constraints no barrier to determined voters


Election Commission officers helping a wheelchair user to a voting channel during the Nov 29 Sabah state polls. – BERNAMApic

KOTA KINABALU: Despite facing physical constraints and infirmities, senior citizens and persons with disabilities (OKU) did not miss the opportunity to fulfil their civic duty in the 17th Sabah State Election.

As early as 7.30am Saturday (Nov 29), the polling centres were filled with veteran voters who arrived early with their family members to avoid congestion.

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