Melaka polls: Twin sisters with dwarfism excited to cast their votes

MELAKA - Physical disabilities did not deter a 63-year-old pair of twin sisters with dwarfism from turning up to fulfil their civic duty as voters in the 16th Melaka State Election today.

Lau Song Kiow and Lau Song Ghi, who are each about 80 centimetres tall, arrived together at the polling centre at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Malim here as early as 10.15 am and described the voting experience as a joyful one.

Both are registered voters for the Kesidang state constituency.

Song Kiow said she had exercised her right to vote several times and was happy to have another opportunity to fulfil her civic duty this time.

She said she and her twin sister hoped the new government to be formed would look after the people’s welfare and ensure a better quality of life for the community.

"We certainly want a better government. Whoever comes to power, it does not matter, as long as they are willing to look after the people and take care of us,” she told reporters at the polling centre today.

Lau Song Kiow and Lau Song Ghi, who are each about 80 centimetres tall, arrived together at the polling centre at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Malim here as early as 10.15 am and described the voting experience as a joyful one. Photo by Bernama

She also hoped the new government would pay greater attention to the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwD), particularly in ensuring that their needs and rights continued to be protected.

According to Election Commission (EC) data, a total of 675,166 voters are eligible to cast their ballots to elect representatives for the 28 state constituencies today. - BERNAMA