BENTONG – In the Pelangai by-election today, the spotlight was on a voter who stood out for the uniqueness of his name.
Muhamad Anilzan Pelangai Ramli, 38, affectionately known as Pelangai, was among those who exercised their right to vote here at SK Pelangai.
The man, who hails from Kg Jawi-Jawi, said he left Kuala Lumpur, 128km away, as early as 6am to go home and vote.
“Pelangai is returning for Pelangai. I don’t live here anymore, I have moved and run my business in the federal capital, but my family is still here so I still go home often.
“So I know that my vote, even if it is just one, is crucial to ensure that only the candidate who truly deserves it wins,” he said when met by reporters here.
A total of nine polling centres with 30 channels is open from 8am to 6pm.
The Pelangai by-election is seeing a three-cornered fight between Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Datuk Amizar Abu Adam, Kasim Samat of Perikatan Nasional (PN) and independent candidate Haslihelmy DM Zulhasni.
Meanwhile, according to the Election Commission, voter turnout has reached 53% as of 1pm. – Bernama, October 7, 2023
