5am wake up call ensures couple first to vote at polling station
The couple in their 60s are also happy that their children returned to Melaka to cast their ballots in the state election.
Lew Chee Phin and his wife Tan Siw Choo braved the early hours of the morning to cast their vote in the Melaka state election. The couple, aged 66 and 62 respectively, arrived at the polling station in Sekolah Kebangsaan Jeram, Masjid Tanah at 7am, well ahead of the 9am start time. Lew expressed his excitement about voting, stating, "I could barely sleep last night because I was so eager to cast my ballot.
It brings us joy knowing that all three of our children have returned home to fulfill their civic responsibility." The couple, who have participated in eight previous state elections, have developed the habit of arriving early at the polling station. Lew explained, "Our store in Masjid Tanah opens at 9am, so by voting early, we can begin our business day with a clear conscience."
The Tanjung Bidara constituency is witnessing a fierce contest between incumbent Melaka chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh from Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan candidate Yunazri Mustamiri.
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