Malaysia

Kedah polls: Pedu Siamese community eager to fulfil civic duty

One vote could determine children’s future, says Nongnut Bonkeaw

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 12 Aug 2023 3:39PM

Kedah polls: Pedu Siamese community eager to fulfil civic duty
Nongnut Bonkeaw (right) says that one vote from her could determine her children’s future, especially to ensure that the Siamese community succeeds in education. – Bernama pic, August 12, 2023

KUALA NERANG – The Siamese community in Pedu state constituency in Kedah today came together to cast their ballot papers, fulfilling their democratic responsibilities in the state elections.

One of them, Sathaporn, 50, despite being wheelchair-bound after falling down the stairs three months ago, was very enthusiastic and patiently waiting for his turn to cast his vote.

Sathaphorn, who came with his neighbour Cha Trie, 40, to cast his vote at the SK Naka polling centre said that he wanted to make his vote count in electing a competent leader who could help the people in the area.

“I have never missed voting, and today, a kind neighbour took me to the polling station on a motorcycle due to my injured right leg. 

“I was injured in an incident while working in Kuala Lumpur.

“Polling day is important, because I want to choose a leader who is responsible for the state…that’s why I came out to vote,” he said.

Also sharing a similar sentiment was Nongnut Bonkeaw, 49, from Kg Baru Naka, who said that it is the right of every Malaysian to choose a leader who can govern well throughout the five years of serving the local community.

Nongnut said that one vote from her could determine her children’s future, especially to ensure that the Siamese community succeeds in education.

A total of 28,586 eligible voters cast their ballot papers in the Pedu state constituency via 51 polling channels. – Bernama, August 12, 2023

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