Melaka:Three generations of Lee Nyonya’s family gathered at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Notre Dame to cast their votes together in the 16th Melaka State Election. This family event highlighted the importance of civic duty as they participated in the democratic process within the Kota Laksamana state constituency.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the family was led by 84-year-old Lee Nyonya, who was joined by her son Lim Man Hong, 65, daughter-in-law Tan Lucy, 61, and granddaughter Kelly Lim, 45. The family tradition of voting together underscores their commitment to civic responsibility, a value Lee has upheld throughout her life, having never missed an election since she began voting in her youth.

Lee Nyonya is a mother of seven with a large family, including 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. More family members, including her great-grandchildren, were expected to arrive at the polling center later, in accordance with time slots recommended by the Election Commission.

The Lee family also has a unique naming tradition, with all of Lee's brothers named Lee Baba and sisters named Lee Nyonya. Despite the potential for confusion, the family has fond memories of these shared names, which often lead to laughter and teasing.

Kelly Lim noted that family members living overseas or in other states strive to maintain their voting tradition. They stay connected through a family WhatsApp group, reminding each other to vote, with some relatives voting by post from places like Singapore.

The Kota Laksamana state seat features a three-cornered contest involving incumbent Low Chee Leong (PH-DAP), Melvin Chua Kew Wei (BN-MCA), and Ethan Lim Zhi Hao (Bersama).

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