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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

Melaka, November 14 — Towering over the crowd at the polling centre, twin sisters Lau Song Kiow and Lau Song Ghi, both affected by dwarfism, eagerly cast their votes in the 16th Melaka State Election. The 63-year-old pair arrived at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Malim polling station at 10.15am, their disability no obstacle to their civic duty.

Both registered voters for the Kesidang state constituency, Song Kiow expressed her satisfaction in participating in the democratic process for the second time. She and her sister hope the newly elected government will prioritize the welfare of all citizens, particularly persons with disabilities (PwD). "We want a better government, whoever comes to power, as long as they look after the people and us," she stated.

According to the Election Commission, 675,166 voters are eligible to participate in electing representatives for the 28 state constituencies today. For the most recent updates on the 16th Melaka State Election, visit https://election.bernama.com/prn/melaka/2026.

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