MACHAP JAYA, Nov 14 – Living in a remote village did not stop members of the Temuan Orang Asli community in Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Besar from voting in the 16th Melaka State Election.
Despite the distance to their polling centre, villagers made the journey to exercise their democratic rights and choose their representatives.
They said voting was an important responsibility because every ballot helps shape the leadership and development of their communities.
Every Vote Matters, Say Young Voters
Twenty-four-year-old Riduan Othman said he left home at 8am to cast his vote.
He said living in a remote area should not prevent anyone from taking part in an election.
Riduan also stressed that every vote matters because it allows people to express their views on the future leadership of their area.
Meanwhile, 22-year-old Haiza Hardi arrived early with her family.
As a voter participating in an election for the second time, she encouraged more people to come forward and fulfil their responsibility.
First-Time Voter Shares Her Experience
For 30-year-old Sukma Romi, the election was a new experience.
She admitted feeling nervous before casting her first ballot. However, she felt relieved and happy after completing the process.
Sukma said voting was quick and straightforward. Election Commission officers also guided her through the process.
Three Candidates Contest Machap Jaya Seat
The Machap Jaya state constituency is seeing a three-cornered contest in the 16th Melaka State Election.
The candidates are Pakatan Harapan’s Datuk Ginie Lim Siew Lin, Barisan Nasional incumbent Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem and Prasanth Kumar Brakasam from Parti Bersama Malaysia.
For the villagers of Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Besar, making the journey to vote reflects their commitment to participating in the democratic process.
Their turnout also highlights the importance of ensuring that every community has a voice in deciding its representatives and future development.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
