Disability, old age not hindrance to Ayer Kuning voters
Despite being physically disabled since birth, an Orang Asli woman's spirit to fulfil her civic duty remained undeterred as she cast her vote in the Ayer Kuning state by-election today.
Dalinah Long, 47, who was born with disabilities affecting both her arms and legs, arrived at SJKC Sungai Kroh at about 7.30am, accompanied by her niece, Trifena Vhiew, 26.
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