Newlyweds leave wedding to vote in Johor polls

Johor's 16th state election became a historic moment for a newlywed couple who temporarily left their wedding reception to fulfill their duty as voters. Bride Nurul Aida Mohd Kamal, 25, shared her surprise when the Election Commission announced the polling date to coincide with her wedding day.

"I am excited and this is a history in my life and my husband's because the polling day and our wedding are the same day," Nurul Aida told reporters at the polling station. "I have fulfilled my duty as a voter even though I have other matters."

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I am excited and this is a history in my life and my husband's because the polling day and our wedding are the same day. I have fulfilled my duty as a voter even though I have other matters.

Nurul Aida, accompanied by her husband Raja Akmal Hakim Raja Abdul Rahim, 25, and their entourage, arrived at the polling center. She mentioned that she is the third of four siblings, while her husband is the fifth of six. Her husband will cast his vote at another polling station in Kluang after this. "My husband is also from Johor, he will vote at a polling station in Kluang," she said.

The couple's decision highlights the importance of civic engagement, even amidst significant personal events. Their commitment to voting underscores a sense of responsibility towards the electoral process.

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My husband is also from Johor, he will vote at a polling station in Kluang.