{
  "id": 19914084,
  "title": "‘Nervous but happy’: Young voters share positive first-time voting experiences at Melaka polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/nervous-but-happy-young-voters-share-positive-first-time-voting-19914084",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T03:41:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/14/nervous-but-happy-young-voters-share-positive-first-time-voting-experiences-at-melaka-polls/243219"
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  "account": "ALOR GAJAH, Nov 14 — First-time voters in Melaka shared positive experiences during today's election, describing the process as smooth and straightforward. Jacker Fong Zhong Cheng, 22, a registered voter in Machap Jaya state constituency, explained that he had done online research before heading to the polls. The 22-year-old expressed feeling nervous yet happy to participate in the democratic process. Fong noted that everything had gone without a hitch, with the polling center being clean and well-organized.\n\nChoong Soo Ting, also 21, echoed Fong's sentiments, expressing delight at her right to vote and her responsibility as a Malaysian citizen. Her father's encouragement to head to the polls played a significant role in motivating her to participate. Choong highlighted the simplicity and ease of the voting process, with staff available to guide them.\n\nHok Pei Xuan, another 22-year-old first-time voter, shared a similar experience, stating that she found the voting procedure quick and easy. The Election Commission reported that a total of 675,166 ordinary voters were eligible to participate in the 16th Melaka State Legislative Assembly election today.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH, Nov 14 — For first-time voter Jacker Fong Zhong Cheng, casting his ballot was not something to be take...",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/melaka-polls-syamsinar-makes-her-first-vote-count-despite-stroke",
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  "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."
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