Spoiling your vote is a dereliction of duty


A QUESTION needs to be asked of those who started the #UndiRosak (2018) petition. Are they registered voters? Voting in a general election is not merely a right but also an obligation for every citizen. Failing to do so (barring illness or reasons beyond control) is a dereliction of duty.

A citizen has the right not to vote. But in choosing to do so, the said citizen has lost the right to complain about the state of affairs in the country or the government of the day. But someone will still be elected.

The best way to show that dis­­pleasure is to vote for the other person/party. That will send a louder message than spoiling a vote.

I implore all citizens who are registered voters, please fulfil your right as a citizen.

Vote for the candidate or party you feel is/are best suited to represent the interests of all Malaysians.

I AM MALAYSIAN

Subang Jaya

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