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Malaysian Election First-Time Voters

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A 75-year-old former Singaporean citizen cast his first vote in Malaysia's Johor state election after becoming a citizen. Separately, a 103-year-old man also voted in the Pasir Panjang area. Meanwhile, Malaysian police reported 90 complaints and 25 investigations during the election campaign period, mostly for minor offenses.

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Elderly man, 75, votes for the first time in Malaysia after becoming a citizen

After nearly two decades of patient waiting, a 75-year-old man has finally fulfilled his dream of voting in Malaysia. Supaid Karmat, a former Singaporean citizen who officially obtained Malaysian citizenship in 2024, experienced a historic moment as he cast his ballot for the first time in the 16th Johor State Election. Karmat described the experience as deeply emotional, a mix of excitement and tโ€ฆ

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