Polling opens in Malaysia's tightly contested general election - The Straits Times

Mr Tan Sun Yu, 25, was “happy” to vote for the first time on Saturday in Tambun.

He is autistic and was accompanied into the voting booth by his mother, Mrs Tan Pek Imm, 54, who said participating in this democratic process will make her son feel more accepted in society, “just like every other Malaysian”.

Datuk Seri Anwar told reporters after voting in Permatang Pauh in Penang that he was “cautiously optimistic” of PH’s chances, after several polling houses projected that the opposition coalition will win the most seats.

Meanwhile, Umno president Zahid Hamidi joined dozens of voters queueing up to vote at Madrasah Sg Nipah in Bagan Datuk, Perak. He walked to the polling station at 8.15am with dozens of supporters, his wife and his daughter, who were also queueing up to vote.

Speaking to reporters after casting his ballot, Zahid reiterated his belief that his Barisan Nasional coalition has the numbers to win the election, despite pollsters showing them lagging behind rivals.

“As at midnight, after doing headcount at voting districts, after minusing 20 per cent casualties we are confident we have the numbers to form the next government,” he said.

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2022-11-18 23:09:09Z
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