Twin sisters with dwarfism excited to cast their votes

Physical disabilities did not deter a pair of twin sisters with dwarfism from turning up to fulfil their civic duty as voters in the Melaka state polls today.

Lau Song Kiow and Lau Song Ghi, aged 63, are about 80cm tall. They arrived together at the polling centre at SJKC Malim here at 10.15am and described the voting experience as a joyful one.

Both are registered voters for the Kesidang state constituency.

Song Kiow said she had exercised her right to vote several times and was happy to have another opportunity to fulfil her obligation this time.

She said she and her twin sister hoped the new government to be formed would look after the people’s welfare and ensure a better quality of life for the community.

“We certainly want a better government. Whoever comes to power, it does not matter, as long as they are willing to look after the people and take care of us,” she told reporters at the polling centre today.

She also hoped the new government would pay greater attention to the welfare of persons with disabilities (OKU), particularly in ensuring that their needs and rights continue to be protected.