EXERCISING one’s right to vote, for better economic development, and love for the state, are among the reasons most Penangites are coming out to vote on Aug 12.
A check found that most voters have also made up their minds on who they would vote for.
Administrative staffer Xavier Wong, 38, said he would be casting his vote on polling day.
Wong, who is from George Town, said exercising one’s right to vote is crucial.
“I want to play my part as a responsible Penangite, and I hope to see Penang continue to grow,” he said when interviewed today.
Wong had also made up his mind on which candidate would get his vote.
Planning executive T.C. Khor, 27, from Jelutong, said she followed the news on social media throughout the election campaign period.
“Sometimes, when I happened to come across a certain ceramah, I would stop and listen to what the candidates have to say.
“I believe that I have made my decision on who will get my vote. Yes, I will be voting on Aug 12,” she said.
Reporter Chan Chin Hoo, 36, who has been following the election campaigns had also decided who would be getting his vote.
“I love my state, and this is an opportunity for us to vote for the government that we want to develop the state,” Chin, from Batu Uban, said.
A voter from Seri Delima has high expectations of the candidate of his choice.
Sales executive Kevin Ng, who is celebrating his 38th birthday today, said he hoped that the candidate of his choice would win and make Penang a more liveable state.
“I hope that the candidate can put some effort into reducing the cost of living, improving public transportation, and preserving the environment. My birthday wish is to have a clean, fair, and transparent government.
“I want to exercise my right to vote, so I will be voting on Aug 12,” Kevin said, adding that he has decided who would be getting his vote.
Marcom manager Chris Koay, 40, said he would also be casting his vote on Aug 12.
“I want to ensure that Penang is guided by capable and proven leaders with a demonstrable history of effective governance. The selection of leaders is pivotal; we must entrust individuals who are unwaveringly dedicated to nurturing sustained development, amplifying prosperity, and cultivating a dynamic ecosystem abundant with employment prospects for every Penangite.
“My vision for Penang encompasses its evolution into a contender among cities renowned for their streamlined LRT systems and thriving communal spaces, bolstering the state’s overall competitiveness.
“I hold the aspiration that both the present and succeeding generations can take pride in Penang as not just a location, but a genuine home. This home should be equipped with top-tier facilities and amenities, alongside globally esteemed educational and occupational openings,” Koay said.
Engineer Ng Si Jie, 34, from Bukit Mertajam, would also be voting on Aug 12.
“Yes, I will be voting this Aug 12, but I have not decided who I will be voting for,” he said, adding that it is important for Penang to have strong economic development.
A hawker, who only wanted to be known as K.L., 40, said she has decided who to vote for in Pengkalan Kota.
A technician, who only wanted to be known as Ooi, 28, said he would not be voting on Aug 12 as he would be working on that day.
“I voted in the last election. I have not physically attended any ceramah during this campaign period,” Ooi said, adding that he followed the news updates on social media.
The polling day for the state elections in Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu, and Kelantan is on Aug 12.