{
  "id": 19911364,
  "title": "Melaka polls: Wheelchair no barrier to 70-year-old Yusuf fulfilling his voting duty [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/melaka-polls-wheelchair-no-barrier-to-70-year-old-yusuf-fulfilling",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T03:00:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1577294/melaka-polls-wheelchair-no-barrier-70-year-old-yusuf-fulfilling-his"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka: 70-year-old Yusuf Taib, who uses a wheelchair due to a hip injury from a fall 15 years ago, did not let his physical limitations stop him from voting in the recent Melaka election. Yusuf, a long-time voter dating back to 1981 when Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad first became prime minister, emphasized that age and physical constraints should not deter individuals from exercising their democratic right. As an early riser, Yusuf began his day at 5am, attending prayers before heading out to cast his ballot at SK Jalan Datuk Palembang, a polling center for the Bukit Katil state constituency. Despite his age, Yusuf stressed the importance of choosing the state's next leadership, encouraging fellow citizens to participate in the process. His hopes for the election outcome were for a fair administration that prioritizes the welfare of all people, regardless of their political affiliations.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: Being wheelchair-bound did not stop 70-year-old Yusuf Taib from fulfilling his responsibility as a voter in the Melaka election today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}