KUALA KUBU BAHARU - Female voters who voted in the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election today expressed their hope for the government to focus more on assisting the poor and less fortunate community in KKB.
Rohana Othman, a 63-year-old retiree expressed her hope for the newly appointed leader who would lead the KKB community to be someone who would help the less fortunate and single mothers.
"The truth is, there are many poor and less fortunate people here struggling to afford basic necessities like rice, fish, chicken and vegetables. I worry about what the future holds for our children under the same leadership.
"We need leaders who truly care about the community and not just focus on themselves and their inner circle. I understand this firsthand because I am also one of the less fortunate; I am a single mom,” she said.
Rohana also stressed that the government promised help, but accessing that assistance was a challenge.
"When I held a leadership position here, I brought these poor and less fortunate people to receive support from government bodies, but it was extremely difficult,” she added.
Additionally, Oychai Mayandi, a 68-year-old who works as a temple cleaner said that her voting duty today was to help the government gain a majority so that they could do their work smoothly.
"I am hopeful that the government will assist the poor and less fortunate individuals in our community.
"I also hope they will provide financial aid and support for repairing our temples here in KKB,” she noted.
Meanwhile, RS Norsalawati Md Taib, a 52-years-old housewife said that she participated in voting today because it was her duty as a responsible voter and Malaysian citizen to seek capable leaders who prioritised the people's welfare.
"I hope that the public will be open-minded in supporting our current government, focusing on effective leadership rather than political affiliations.
"It is essential to choose leaders based on their ability to positively impact and serve the community,” she said.
In response to inquiries about the future of the KKB community, if the government wins the election, Norsalawati expressed optimism that residents would continue to benefit from promised government facilities that have already been implemented, emphasising uncertainty if new leadership takes over.
The Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, which saw a four-cornered contest, was held following the passing of its incumbent, Lee Kee Hiong, 58, on March 21 due to cancer.
A total of 39,269 registered voters would fulfill their voting responsibilities to elect the Kuala Kubu Baharu State Legislative Assembly representative.
Vote counting will take place at the Official Vote Counting Centre at the Dewan Serbaguna dan Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor, Kuala Kubu Baharu here.