After long wait for citizenship, 88-year-old cherishes right to vote
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SEREMBAN: An 88-year-old woman who only received her MyKad at the age of 75 refused to let transport difficulties stop her from voting for only the second time in today's Negri Sembilan election.
From the original report
M. Krishnama booked a taxi and travelled alone to the polling centre at SMKA Sheikh Haji Mohd Said here to cast her ballot.
Krishnama, who lives alone and does not own a vehicle, said the difficulty of getting around was no excuse to neglect what she regarded as a special responsibility as a Malaysian.
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- Aug 1, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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