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Twin sisters with dwarfism cast their vote, hope new Melaka govt prioritises PwD welfare

MELAKA, Nov 14 — Physical disabilities did not deter a 63-year-old pair of twin sisters with dwarfism from turning...

Twin sisters with dwarfism cast their vote, hope new Melaka govt prioritises PwD welfare

In a heartwarming display of civic duty, twin sisters with dwarfism, Lau Song Kiow and Lau Song Ghi, both 63 years old, cast their votes in the 16th Melaka State Election today. The sisters, each standing at approximately 80 centimeters tall, arrived at the polling centre at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Malim by 10:15am and expressed their joy at participating in the electoral process.

Both are registered voters for the Kesidang state constituency and expressed hope that the new government formed after the election would prioritize the welfare of the people, including those with disabilities. Lau Song Kiow emphasized that regardless of who comes to power, their primary concern is ensuring that the government takes care of the community and their needs.

With a total of 675,166 voters eligible to participate in the election, the sisters' voting experience highlights the importance of inclusive governance and support for persons with disabilities.

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