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 yesterday and described the voting experience as a joyful one.
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 and her sister hope the new government will look after the people’s welfare and ensure a better quality of life for the community.
“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 outside the polling centre, Bernama reported.
She also hopes the new government will pay greater attention to the welfare of persons with disabilities (OKU), particularly in ensuring that their needs and rights continue to be protected.
