TAMPARULI: Having cerebral palsy did not stop Jeremy Raymond Su Kok Yung from fulfilling his rights as a voter.
The 33-year-old, who cast his vote at SJK(C) Chung Hwa, was assisted by his sister Sheila Mae Su, 30.
“He was actually very excited to vote. It’s not his first time as he voted during the previous general elections. He knows it is his responsibility,” said his sister.
Earlier, voters lined up at least an hour before the voting venue opened – including Alan Chan, 47, who made it a point to cast his vote early in the day.
“I always come early. If I’m not the first at the centre, I’ll still be one of the first few. It’s best to do it early so I don’t have to rush later in the day,” said Chan, who was voting for the fourth time.
For Rosie Chee, 66, and Timi Ansunal, 64, voting early frees up the rest of their day.
They had arrived about 30 minutes before the centre opened and were among the first in line.
Former Tamparuli assemblyman Datuk Seri Jahid Jahim also cast his vote here.
“I hope the incoming representative will be able to perform his duty responsibly and work for the rakyat,” said the Parti Bersatu Sabah deputy president.
Jahid held the Tamparuli seat for three terms from 2004 to 2013 and regained the seat in the 2018 general election.
He again won the Tamparuli seat in the last state polls in 2020.
