Malaysians Are Pitching In Money For Those Who Cannot Afford To Travel Home For GE14

Since the Election Commission (EC) announced that GE14 will fall on Wednesday, 9 May, many have expressed concerns that this would inconvenience voters who cannot afford to travel back to their constituencies mid-week

Twitter user @klubbkiddkl started #PulangMengundi, so that those struggling to finance their commute on polling day could connect with Malaysians who are willing to sponsor or subsidise their trips

Ok…. You know what. I'm starting the hashtag #PulangMengundi.If you have problems taking time off to vote, or can't afford to – please use the hashtag, and maybe someone can help.

— klubbkidd™ (@klubbkiddkl) April 10, 2018

Doesn't matter which side you vote, EVERY Malaysian who is eligible DESERVES to be offered the means to vote.#PulangMengundi

— klubbkidd™ (@klubbkiddkl) April 10, 2018

#PulangMengundi, which means "return to vote" in Bahasa Malaysia, became the top Malaysian trending topic on Twitter overnight. Those in need of financial assistance, predominantly students, immediately took to Twitter to seek support from fellow Malaysians.

Need to go back to kota kinabalu from kl. and still a student so cant afford. Help. #PulangMengundi

— paj (@faxxxaxa) April 10, 2018

SIN-KCH flight tickets are upwards of RM500 and can't be flexible with dates as its exam season #PulangMengundi

— jurleo (@jleonju) April 10, 2018

Anyone who's willingly to donate some money for me to go back to Sabah on May 9th? Return ticket is so expensive from KL to Sandakan,Sabah. Help is much needed here! #PulangMengundi #FirstTimeVoter #FinalYearStudent

— Vann (@DrVanessa_) April 10, 2018

I would love to go back to Kuching, Sarawak to vote as I'm currently studying medicine in West Malaysia, Any kind souls would like to sponsor the flight tickets? I would be forever grateful. #PulangMengundi

— Hui Zhe (@HuiZheVEVO) April 11, 2018

Many generous netizens have made offers to pitch in or sponsor petrol, bus fares, train fares and even flight tickets

Hai Nisa. DM me please, I'd like to help you #PulangMengundi

— neddo khan (@neddokhan) April 10, 2018

I know it's not much, but I should be able to finance up to RM300 to help people #PulangMengundi. It most probably won't be enough for flight tickets (I'm so sorry!), but it should cover some duit tol/duit tiket bas/duit petrol.Please let me know how I can help.

— Ganaesh Devaraj (@ganaeshd) April 10, 2018

I'm joining the bandwagon for #PulangMengundi so please DM me if you need help.Am setting a certain amount for 50 pax and hope that it will make a difference!Priorities to those needing flight tix home esp students & underprivileged! Cheers!#PRU14 #UndiHariRabu

— aMaL (@akmalsuyat) April 10, 2018

Sponsoring 2 AirAsia tickets to fly home to vote. Flight ticket from KL to any East Malaysian (Sarawak & Sabah). PM me and I will get back to you! This is what happens when all Msian unite and fight the gov coward act to set polling day on Wednesday. #PulangMengundi

— Dek Joe Sum (@sumdekjoe) April 10, 2018

Please DM me if you need help to #PulangMengundi . Thanks!

— Marina Mahathir (@netraKL) April 10, 2018

Even Malaysians who are unable to vote are lending a helping hand so that those who can are able to exercise their democratic right

hi. I can't vote yet but I just want to reach out to people (priorities will be given to students) who needs financial assistance to #PulangMengundi. – bus tickets- toll and gasSlide into my DM! I don't have much but it's the least I could do.

— Adhura Husna (@Dhuralumin) April 10, 2018

I didn't register to vote and missed the chance when i finally found out how and where to register. But i don't want anyone else to miss out on the chance to vote just because they couldn't afford to travel. So anyone who is in need of some help to #PulangMengundi, pls reply.

— Att Yusof (@thisissoatt) April 10, 2018

The #PulangMengundi initiative and its donors have been applauded by netizens for demonstrating generosity, patriotism and true 1Malaysia spirit

I cannot say this enough.THANK YOU TO ALL OUR ANGELS (SPONSORS) HELPING TO SEND FELLOW MALAYSIANS HOME TO #PulangMengundi !!!!No one shall deny our right to vote!

— klubbkidd™ (@klubbkiddkl) April 10, 2018

The power of the rakyat. Mengundi on midweek? Takde hal. We created #CarpoolGE14 so that people can balik kampung last minute. Tak cukup duit? We have people contributing money for those who need to #PulangMengundi. We will vote. Nobody can stop us.

— hxdi. (@LutfilLeHadi) April 10, 2018

Reading the #PulangMengundi hashtag.If all countries were not measured by the policies of their governments, but the generosity of its philanthropists, and courage of its activists, we'd be the greatest country on earth.

— Rohan Javet Beg (@RohanBeg) April 10, 2018

The wonderful thing about this #PulangMengundi effort – besides being spontaneous and heartening – is that no one contributing will question who you're voting for. It's about the process not the politics.

— Umapagan Ampikaipakan (@umapagan) April 11, 2018

People I've never met. Never spoken to. Malaysians – Are paying for me to go home and vote.Idk bout you but if this hasn't made you feel even more passionate about bringing justice to the country. Idk what will. Never been more proud to be in this country #PulangMengundi

— Hilda (@Hildasaurus) April 10, 2018

An official Twitter account for the #PulangMengundi cause has been made so that people can continue reaching out to those in need ahead of election day

To our angels (sponsors) and those seeking help on #PulangMengundi – please hold on. We will begin officially by 8am. We will explain how to seek angels, and also how to search for Malaysians who need your help to get home to vote! Please tell everyone to follow!

— Pulang Mengundi (@Pulang_Mengundi) April 10, 2018

Great job having each other's backs, Malaysians!

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Malaysians Are Pitching In Money For Those Who Cannot Afford To Travel Home For GE14

Since the Election Commission (EC) announced that GE14 will fall on Wednesday, 9 May, many have expressed concerns that this would inconvenience voters who cannot afford to travel back to their constituencies mid-week

Twitter user @klubbkiddkl started #PulangMengundi, so that those struggling to finance their commute on polling day could connect with Malaysians who are willing to sponsor or subsidise their trips

#PulangMengundi, which means "return to vote" in Bahasa Malaysia, became the top Malaysian trending topic on Twitter overnight. Those in need of financial assistance, predominantly students, immediately took to Twitter to seek support from fellow Malaysians.

Many generous netizens have made offers to pitch in or sponsor petrol, bus fares, train fares and even flight tickets

Even Malaysians who are unable to vote are lending a helping hand so that those who can are able to exercise their democratic right

The #PulangMengundi initiative and its donors have been applauded by netizens for demonstrating generosity, patriotism and true 1Malaysia spirit

An official Twitter account for the #PulangMengundi cause has been made so that people can continue reaching out to those in need ahead of election day

Great job having each other's backs, Malaysians!

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