The Borneo Post

Teenager casts first vote, accompanie­d by 76-year-old grandmothe­r

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KUCHING: First-time voter Daniesya Salvia Afizan, 19, was thrilled to have fulfilled her responsibi­lity as a Malaysian citizen yesterday.

She cast her ballot for the Petra Jaya parliament­ary seat at SK Rakyat, Jalan Bolhassan here, accompanie­d by her 76-year-old grandmothe­r Hasmah Salleh.

“I am excited as well as nervous to vote for the first time this morning as I am not used to the voting process yet.

“I voted on my own free will and I hope the elected government would further develop the country and care for the welfare of the youth,” she said.

Hasmah said she was grateful to be able to continue performing her duty as a citizen.

“I have voted a lot of times and have never missed out on voting under any circumstan­ces. To the winning candidate and party, we hope they would continue to advance the country and bring more developmen­t to the people in the areas they represent,” she said.

Another young voter met at the polling station, Nur Izzah Athirah, 21, was accompanie­d by her parents and aunt.

“I am happy to vote for the first time and I vote out of my own will, not being forced by my parents or anyone. I also hope the party that I have chosen would lead the country efficientl­y and proactivel­y, and most importantl­y, the interests and welfare of youth are given more attention,” said the Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak student.

 ?? ?? Daniesya and her grandmothe­r pose after casting their votes.
Daniesya and her grandmothe­r pose after casting their votes.

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