AS the curtains come down on the general election, it has become obvious during the two-week campaign that voters are willing to rough it out in the inclement weather to listen to party leaders.
Progress and the country’s future now lie in the hands of more than 12.6 million voters still on the fence and young voters between 18 and 40 years old.
They are the kingmakers and decide whether Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional or Pakatan Harapan will form a new government and govern Malaysia for five years from Sunday.
They are the majority, or 58%, of the more than 21.1 million registered voters, issued by the Election Commission as of December 2021. – November 18, 2022.
Abdul Rahman, 29, with his wife and son, stands on the roadside with other people listening to a rally in Kuala Perlis, Perlis. Abdul will cast his vote in Kangar. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 18, 2022.People are seen listening to a rally from inside one of the rooms in a temple in Kuala Lumpur. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 18, 2022.Md Lehan (third left) listens to a Barisan Nasional speech in Tong Pelu, Padang Terap, Kedah. He is more interested in gathering information during ceremah and then make his choice on voting day - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 18, 2022.Producer Mohd Adil Anwar, 36, listens to campaign speeches from behind the fence of his house in Subang Perdana. Adil will cast his vote in Sungai Buloh. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 18, 2022.Ng Kian Chan, 81 (left), listens with his friend to a campaign rally from inside the temple room in Danau Kota. He will cast his vote in Air Panas, Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 18, 2022.Chia, 52, listens to a party campaign speech from the corridor of her home in Kuala Lumpur. She will cast her vote in Gombak. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 18, 2022.Zubir Hashim, 45, sits on his motorcycle and listens to a campaign speech near his house. He will cast his vote in Setiawangsa with his 18-year-old son. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 18, 2022.People listen to opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's speech in Sungai Siput, Perak. Usually, fence-sitters are only allowed around the periphery of the the main stage. The first 30m will be crowded with party supporters and fans. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 18, 2022.People sit on their motorbikes and listen to campaign speeches from the roadside. They will stand at the edge of the event, at least 80m from the main stage. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 18, 2022.
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