MELAKA: Physical disabilities are no deterrent for 63-year-old twin sisters with dwarfism from fulfilling their civic duty as voters in the 16th Melaka Election.
Lau Song Kiow and Lau Song Ghi, both about 80cm tall, arrived together at the polling centre at SJK(C) Malim here at 10.15am on Saturday (Nov 14) and described the voting experience as a joyful one.
Both are registered voters for the Kesidang state constituency.
Song Kiow said she had exercised her right to vote several times before and was happy to have another opportunity to fulfil her civic duty.
She said she and her twin sister hoped the new government would look after the people's welfare and ensure a better quality of life for the community.
"We certainly want a better government. Whoever comes to power, it does not matter as long as they are willing to look after the people and take care of us," she told reporters at the polling centre on Saturday.
She also hoped the new government would pay greater attention to the welfare of persons with disabilities (OKU), particularly in ensuring that their needs and rights continue to be protected.
According to Election Commission (EC) data, a total of 675,166 voters are eligible to cast their ballots to elect representatives for the 28 state constituencies.– Bernama
The Lau sisters at the SJK(C) polling station. – Bernama
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