It is hard for this blog to ignore TODAY. It is the day millions of Malaysians go out to vote for the government that will lead them in the next 5 years. Today is probably the most hotly contested election Malaysia has ever had.
Personally, today was my second time voting and Shorty’s first. I went back to Penang to vote while Shorty stayed in Subang. We both ended up having to line up for close to 2 hours, but we knew it was worth the wait. I would’ve waited all day if I had to. It’s not just about exercising your right as a citizen, it’s about doing what you can to determine the future of a country we love so much.
I had a funny conversation with my mother today though.
Throughout the day, there were all sorts of pictures circulating social media on the elections. The one picture that really moved me though was this one.
A bride that was voting in her wedding gown on her wedding day. I admire how she chose to vote on what was probably the most important day of her life, this is a reminder to me that I can never come up with any reason good enough to NOT vote in future.
At the point of writing this blog entry, we don’t know the results of our election yet. So I gotta go start stalking Malaysiakini now for the results. Whatever the results turn out to be or whoever the victor, my only wish is that Malaysia becomes a better place. I love Malaysia… and I know all the people who came out to vote today love Malaysia too.
Timothy Tiah – Co-Founder of Colony, Kuala Lumpur Co-Working Space