For Malaysians working in Singapore, returning home to vote can depend on whether they are able to take time off from work.
All 30 Malaysian employees given the day off
A company in Singapore gave all 30 of its Malaysian employees the day off so they could return to Johor and vote in the state election.
According to FMT, one of the workers, Jenny Yong, shared this after she was met at the Sekolah Rendah Agama Bersepadu Johor Bahru polling station.
Yong, who works in the electronics sector, said her employer understood that its Malaysian staff wanted to return home to vote.
Our boss understands that we want to vote,”
Hoped to see more development in Johor
Yong said she voted because she wanted a better future for Johor and hoped to see further development in the state.
I voted for a better Johor. I want development,” she said.
The company’s decision allowed all 30 Malaysian workers to take part in the Johor state election.
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