Young voters share positive first-time voting experiences

For first-time voter Jacker Fong, casting his ballot was not something to be taken lightly, prompting him to do some online homework to ensure he was well-prepared for the occasion.

Fong, 22, a registered voter in the Machap Jaya state constituency, said he even learnt the correct way to mark his ballot paper to avoid making mistakes on polling day.

“I arrived here at 8am feeling a little nervous as it is my first time voting, but I am also happy to join other constituents in fulfilling our responsibility as voters.

“Everything has been running smoothly. The polling centre is clean and things are well-organised,” he told Bernama when met at the SJKC Machap Umboo polling centre here today.

Sharing Fong’s enthusiasm was another first-time voter, Choong Soo Ting, 21, who was equally delighted to exercise her right to vote and have a say in shaping Melaka’s future.

Choong said her father had encouraged her and her younger sister to head to the polls, reminding them of their responsibility as Malaysian citizens.

“The voting process was simple and straightforward, with the Election Commission staff on hand to guide us,” she said.

Meanwhile, another first-time voter, Hok Pei Xuan, 22, said she had a pleasant voting experience and was pleased with how quick and easy the process was.