Federation: Important for S’wakians to vote in coming polls
KUCHING: Voters in Sarawak have been urged to exercise their right in the coming 12th state election amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
In making the call, Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president Dato Richard Wee said there is concern that some voters may be hesitant to come out and vote this election in light of the pandemic.
“Following the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Nov 3, the next state election is just around the corner even though the pandemic situation is not completely under control.
“We observe that some voters may not be too eager to exercise their voting right but to uphold democracy, it is our duty to come out to vote to decide the next leadership of our state.
“Therefore, I urge voters to exercise their voting right, use your wisdom to elect leaders who will bring about further development to Sarawak,” he said at the federation’s annual general meeting (AGM) held via Zoom yesterday.
Sixty-three affiliate members comprising over 100 individuals attended the virtual AGM, the first of its kind held by the federation due to the pandemic.
Its AGM last year saw most members attending the meeting physically at its premises while the rest took part via Zoom.
Wee also revealed that he had recently tested positive for
Covid-19 and was undergoing home quarantine.
“Today (Nov 14) is the last day,” he said.
Meanwhile, he said the federation had managed to raise over RM2 million from donors and individuals since the outbreak of the pandemic early last year to help the state’s fight against Covid-19.
He added they had roped in 15,098 individuals who contributed over RM470,000 towards the Sarawak AntiPandemic Support Fund to complement the state government’s efforts.
He also expressed gratitude to the Chinese Consulate here for reaching out to Sarawak in terms of cash and kind to fight the pandemic.