'Hope more young people will come out to vote' - Voter

JOHOR BAHRU - Two siblings were excited to fulfil their responsibilities in the Pulai Parliamentary by-election despite heavy rain since early morning.

L Keiswini, 24, and her younger sister, L Pavitrawini, 22, arrived at the polling centre at SMK Taman Bukit Indah at around 9.50am.

Pavitrawini said that their presence at the polling centre is crucial because they didn't want to miss out on fulfilling their voting responsibility, which is part of the country's democratic process.

“This is the third time that my sister and I have voted within two years.

"I started voting at the age of 18, and my sister did so when she was 20 years old.

“My sister and I began voting in the Johor state election in March last year, followed by the 15th general election (GE15) in November last year, and today's Pulai Parliamentary by-election.

“Through social media, we obtain information and discuss the country's political situation with friends of our age," she said after casting her vote at SMK Taman Bukit Indah, here.

Also voting with them was their friend, Ng Ying Zin, 20.

Meanwhile, Keiswini said she hopes young people will come out in large numbers to fulfil their responsibilities by voting.

“It's a shame if we waste our young people's right to vote because it's vital for our generation's voices to be heard and be part of the country's democratic process.

"Some of our peers of the same age have also informed us that they will return to vote even if they are studying in other states, but there are also friends who are reluctant to return because they feel it's not important," she said.