PENANG/SELANGOR: Bearing hopes for change or continuity, Malaysians are coming out to vote in the six states that are holding elections, albeit with an expectedly slow start. Less than half of registered voters had cast their ballots as of noon. As of 1pm, the turnout stood at 49 per cent in Keda
PENANG/SELANGOR: Bearing hopes for change or continuity, Malaysians are coming out to vote in the six states that are holding elections, albeit with an expectedly slow start.
Some observers have identified southern Kedah as a key area that may be decisive in whether the opposition Perikatan Nasional coalition can defend the state.CNA that she is determined to vote to"send a message" that she is unhappy with theMdm Azalina Tazol Azmin said that the incumbent Kedah state government, led by Perikatan Nasional, deserves to serve another term.
"Some say the state elections may not be worth the expenses and time to travel home. But I want to fulfill my right and duty as a citizen," said Mr Lee. He voted for the first time in the federal elections last Nov, although he did not want to say who he voted for back then. He doesn't remember how many times he had voted, but that it was a responsibility for every Malaysian to do so.
She said that it would be her first time voting for Barisan Nasional only because they are collaborating with Pakatan Harapan. Over at Selayang in Selangor, voter Mohd Faiz Mohamad tells CNA that he is keen to cast his ballot to show support for the current unity government. “I hope that the candidates elected will be able to fulfill their roles well and I hope the respective parties won't renege on their electoral promises if they win,” she added.PM Anwar turned up at Seri Penanti National School in Permatang Pauh, Penang at around 9.30am to cast his vote, accompanied by his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail casting their ballot papers at Seri Penanti National School in Permatang Pauh, Penang.
Former Selangor chief minister Azmin Ali, who is contesting in the Hulu Kelang seat, said he was very happy and excited to be back at the seat where he first secured a mandate from the people in 1999. Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad also cast his vote in the Anak Bukit seat in Kedah at 9.22am Saturday.
Although the state polls have no direct impact on the federal government, these six state polls will be the first major electoral test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his unity government that was formed after the federal elections last November.Fewer Malaysians expected to bother voting at state polls - why this may hurt the ruling coalition
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