ALOR GAJAH, Nov 14 — Living in a remote area has not deterred the Temuan Orang Asli community in Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Besar from turning out to vote in the 16th Melaka state election today.

The villagers said their awareness of the importance of participating in the democratic process had motivated them to travel to polling centres to elect their representatives.

Riduan Othman, 24, said he left home at 8 am to cast his vote and was pleased with the smooth voting process.

“Living in a remote area should not stop us from voting. Everyone should come out and fulfil their responsibility.