G25: All those eligible must vote to shape future of country

Reject calls to boycott GE14 as this is being irresponsible and is a wrong way to express opposition to conduct of elections.

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By G25

G25 calls on all eligible voters and all those who have yet to register to perform their duty as citizens of a democratic country by coming out to vote in the coming 14th general election (GE14).

Every vote is important for our future. Your vote may well make the difference.

We reject calls to boycott GE14 as being irresponsible and the wrong way to express opposition to the conduct of the elections.

While we agree that there are shortcomings in the way the authorities are ensuring free and fair elections, this is all the more reason why we should come out to make our votes count so that we can influence the changes to make our democracy better.

Voting is not just a right but also a responsibility. It is our right to demand a clean and responsible government which places the welfare of citizens above everything else.

It is our responsibility to vote so that we can have the kind of government which adheres to the principles of mercy and justice, in both the secular and religious affairs of our country.

It is our responsibility to choose Members of Parliament and Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUNs or assemblymen) who are in public office to serve the country and who stand for principles of good governance and integrity in managing the economy to bring prosperity and happiness for all levels of society, irrespective of race and social status.

Youths must remember that for democracy to survive, everyone must put his or her shoulder to the wheel. If we all pool our strength to move the wheel of democracy, we can realise our hopes for the country.

We must all live in hope because that is the only way we can progress.

Let us all go out in full force to vote in GE14 and make our country great again.

G25 is a movement of eminent Malay moderates. -FMT