Melaka polls: Dwarf twin sisters draw attention at polling station

MELAKA: A pair of 63-year-old dwarf twin sisters drew attention when they turned up to vote at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Malim in the Kesidang state constituency this morning.

Lau Song Kiow and Lau Song Thai, who are about 80cm tall, arrived at the polling station at 10.15am, accompanied by their 65-year-old sister, Lau Siu Wah.

Song Kiow, who lives with her twin sister in Taman Asean, said they hoped the new state government would look after the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwD), including people like themselves.

She said voting was not a new experience for them, as they had exercised their democratic right several times before.

Both described the experience as enjoyable and exciting, adding that they hoped the government formed after the Melaka election would give due attention to the people's welfare and ensure a better quality of life for all.

"We want a better government. Whoever comes to power is fine, as long as they take care of the people. Yes, we want them to look after people like us," they said after voting.

Kesidang has the largest electorate among Melaka's 28 state constituencies, with 54,910 registered voters.

The urban constituency is witnessing a three-cornered contest involving incumbent Allex Seah Shoo Chin of Pakatan Harapan, Albert Kok Boon Chang of Perikatan Nasional and Dr Bryan Kek Kit Hun of Bersama.