JOHOR BAHRU - First-time voters in the Johor state election admitted feeling nervous as they headed to the polls, but said the experience left them proud to have played their part.
Student Alya Qistina, 20, said she was worried about making mistakes during the voting process, especially if it affected the validity of her vote.
“I felt nervous because I was scared I might choose the wrong option or make mistakes that could cause my vote not to be counted,” she told Sinar Daily after casting her vote at Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Perling.
However, she said the experience reminded her that every vote matters, regardless of the number of people participating.
“To all first-time voters out there, let’s go out and vote,” she said.
Student Alauddin Yusuf, 18, shared similar feelings, saying he was anxious about making an error while casting his ballot.
“I felt nervous because I was afraid I might do something wrong during the process.
“But everything went well and I am glad I was able to cast my vote for a better Malaysia,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kamaleshwar Saravanan, 18, said his nervousness turned into excitement after completing the voting process.
He said his father encouraged him to participate in the election and fulfil his responsibility as a voter.
“I felt nervous since it was my first time voting, but after it was done, I felt great. My dad encouraged me to cast my vote,” he said.