“I felt both intense hope and disappointment within the same breath”
Cerita Undi by Chong Su Li. Twice I felt both intense hope and disappointment within the same breath. Once was when I walked during Bersih 3.0 on 28 April 2012, and subsequently during the recent general elections on 9 May 2018.
“The clock was ticking, and we got talking to see how we could make his vote count”
Cerita Undi by Rao Murugesh. This is a short story about a small group of Malaysians mostly strangers in Melbourne who wanted to take part in the PRU14.
“I will not just be a voter in this election, I will put my money, time and effort to help change happen.”
Cerita Undi by Kit Chung. GE14 is momentous, not only because we made history, but more importantly we rediscovered our shared identity and redefined what it means to be proudly and fiercely Malaysians.
“I voted because I wanted a more accurate representation of my ideals..”
Cerita Undi by Dennis Ong. I voted because I live in a Malaysian democracy. I voted because I could and I wanted to.
“Just like anyone else, I wanted a fresh new government….”
Cerita Undi by Catherine Chu. Just like anyone else, I wanted a fresh new government.... so worked very hard for opposition both for Warisan and PKR as they were the candidates...
“Saya hidup di dalam keluarga yang mendokong kerajaan terdahulu”
Cerita Undi oleh Encik Wan. PRU14 merupakan detik bersejarah buat saya, dan juga negara kita Malaysia.
ODE TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION
Cerita Undi by Meera Badmanaban. You were born after independence, for our nation. Set up under Article 114 of the Federal Constitution, To regulate and oversee the running of an election, With efficiency and transparency, was your mission.
“I was involved in GE14 as an election campaigner and as a voter concerned about Malaysia’s future”
Cerita Undi by Estée Lim. I was involved in GE14 as an election campaigner and as a voter concerned about Malaysia’s future. Here are some impressions I had during the days leading up to, during and after the elections.
“It was in 1961 that Tok, then editor-in-chief of Utusan Melayu, led the 100-day Utusan strike in protest of UMNO’s attempt to takeover the newspaper…”
Cerita Undi by Shirin Roesman. Days after the election, Shirin Roesman pens this to the newly elected PM in memory of her grandfather, Said Zahari.
“I thank God that at 70+, I have lived to see this change which many feel had felt would not happen”
Cerita Undi by Wong Soak Koon. I am so honoured to have had the chance to help YB Michelle Ng (ADUN Subang Jaya) prior to Election Day on 9 May 2018. What a historic outcome.
“It was the Dirtiest General Elections which I have ever witnessed”
Cerita Undi by Jude Hazzim. The Election Fever came and went, before that it was a daily bombardment of statements, speeches, undertakings and promises to woo the people culminating to the point of final gatherings and election speeches.
半郵寄半選民的狀態
Cerita Undi by Bernard Ng. 因五月底要回家做田野，不想花費飛機票，在詢問選委會多次意見後，決定在3月29日登記為郵寄選民，經過三天毫無動靜後，再寄了封提醒信，終於獲得『將被處理』回應；也在提名日過了三天，收到選委會『申請成功通過』的回信。
只想为自己的生命和学习历程写下这一页
Cerita Undi by Yeong Shu Ping 杨舒冰. 只想为自己的生命和学习历程写下这一页。准备放产假前，遇上此届大选，所有事都给我抛诸脑后。等待的时刻终于来临，我不断跟肚子里的宝宝说：“再给妈咪一些时间，你乖乖待在肚子里，不要这么快出来。”
“It is not easy to talk to many die-hard BN-supporting friends and relatives about change”
Cerita Undi by Susan Ritchie. I live in Sarawak, a state that has always been BN's fixed deposit... It is not easy to talk to many die-hard BN-supporting friends and relatives about change.
“As an overseas Malaysian, I wanted to feel proud of the country again”
Cerita Undi by Farah Mahdzan. This is my personal journey as a Malaysian voter and why I recently travelled 6,611 kilometres from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur just to make my voice heard.
“I have no Undi story for 509, 2018”
Cerita Undi by Juliet Chin. As a student leader in the 1970s, Juliet Chin risked prosecution under the draconian rule of the country.
“Malaysia, Tanah Tumpahnya Darahku”
Cerita Undi by Calvin Ong. On the way to KL, en route to go back for work next Monday. Thousands from oversea must have left early. Some left right after casting their votes last Wednesday.
“What made it worse was the fact that I couldn’t vote; I wasn’t eligible yet.”
Cerita Undi by Teh I-Vern. When I heard the announcement that Polling Day was on a Wednesday, what I felt at first was just utter disdain. I knew it meant that the chances of a change of government had slipped.
“YB yang baik itu merupakan calon Barisan Nasional.”
Cerita Undi oleh EsKay. Cerita undi saya mungkin berbeza. Sepatutnya saya mengundi kali kedua pada kali ini. Tapi saya tak keluar mengundi.
“I was then one of the last to receive my ballot papers, way past the deadline”
Cerita Undi by Lyana Khairuddin. May 9th, I am 6,592 miles away in the U.K. I returned to my accommodation to yet again an empty post box, my postal ballot papers still nowhere to be seen.
Ledakan Harapan
Puisi Undi oleh Pencil Diam. Tanah tumpahnya darahku, Mari aku balut sehiris lukamu; Yang termampu, secalit pangkahku, kirimkan buat mengubat kamu.
“It’s a new day. For the oldies like me i.e Gen X it’s a very heavy mix of fear and hope”
Cerita Undi by Aravind Vasudevan. I got a message from my PACA Chief on Monday asking me to come for a simple thank-you dinner on Tuesday, was being organised by PKR to thank all the Pandan PACA's; there was a good chance that the MP and Aduns might stop by.
Perjalanan Teater Jalanan Malaysia Muda yang yang ke-11
Cerita Undi oleh Izzah Dejavu. Aku baru habis tonton Amanat Tun M bersama pak cik mak cik di Alor Setar. Malam ini juga menandakan perhentian sebentar perjalanan Teater Jalanan Malaysia Muda yang yang ke-11 yang dipersembahkan kepada masyarakat di sepanjang kempen pilihanraya untuk pulang ke destinasi masing-masing.
“Wah! Now I have the power to change the government”
Cerita Undi by Shivaraja. I registered as a voter in 2017, so technically GE 14 was my first time as a voter. After registration, I told myself “Wah! Now I have the power to change the government”.
“Tidak pernah terfikir pun pada kali ini aku akan menceburkan diri dalam proses pendemokrasian negara.”
Cerita Undi oleh Azura Nasron. Tahun ini merupakan kali pertama aku mengundi. Juga kali pertama aku mengaktifkan diri dalam proses pilihanraya Malaysia yang hanya berlaku 5 tahun sekali ini.
“Lesen besar pertama untuk drive balik ke kampung tanpa co-pilot dewasa”
Cerita Undi oleh Siti Asmah. Lesen besar pertama untuk drive balik ke kampung tanpa co-pilot dewasa sejak terlafaznya "aku terima nikahnya"..(hampir 12 tahun perkahwinan).
“Sebagai anak muda Orang Asli..”
Cerita Undi oleh Shaq Koyok. Sebagai anak muda Orang Asli yang pernah berada serta mengembara dinegara-negara barat yang mempunyai system demokrasi yang telus dan bebas.
“I am a first time voter in GE14. This is my story.”
Cerita Undi by Mei Chia. I am a first time voter in GE14. This is my story. I became more aware of what's going on around me and less apolitical since Trump won the US election.
“What I can do, with my one vote, is to make a point”
Cerita Undi by Jason Kay. I know most of you will be discussing the budget that will be presented later this afternoon. And from the stories appearing on my timeline, now is the 30th anniversary of OpsLalang, when many (political) people were detained without trial under the old (now repealed) Internal Security Act.
“It was supposed to be a dull election”
By Patrick Lum. It was supposed to be a dull election. People were having political fatigue. 1MDB scandals had gone stale. Support for Najib was at its peak within UMNO.