ALOR GAJAH, Nov 14 – An elderly couple in Masjid Tanah made sure they were among the first voters at their polling station on Saturday, arriving as early as 7 am for the 16th Melaka State Election.
Lew Chee Phin, 66, and his wife, Tan Siw Choo, arrived at Sekolah Kebangsaan Jeram an hour before voting officially began.
The couple had woken up at 5 am to prepare for the trip to cast their ballots in the Tanjung Bidara state constituency.
Excited to Take Part in Polling Day
Lew said he was so excited about polling day that he could hardly sleep the night before.
He was also happy that all three of their children had returned home to take part in the election.
The couple has voted in eight previous state elections. They have made it a habit to arrive early whenever polling day comes around.
Early Voting Before Opening Their Shop
Lew explained that voting early had become part of their routine.
The couple runs a sundry shop in Masjid Tanah, which opens at 9 am. By casting their votes early, they can complete their civic duty before starting their business for the day.
He said this allows them to begin work with peace of mind.
Close Contest in Tanjung Bidara
The Tanjung Bidara state seat is witnessing a straight fight between incumbent Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh of Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Mohd Yunazri Mustamiri.
The couple’s early arrival reflects their commitment to participating in the democratic process and exercising their right to vote.
As Melaka voters head to the polls, their example highlights the importance of taking part in the state election.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
