JOHOR BARU: First-time voters are looking forward to the big day on Nov 19.
The "New Straits Times" spoke to a few of them on what they hoped for and what they expected from the next government.
Hayqa Quiairaishah Ramlee, 19, a student, said she couldn't wait to cast her vote.
"I will vote for a party that fulfils the promises stated in its manifesto."
Hayqa said she surprised by winners who jumped ship after elections.
"They should be removed once and for all," said Hayqa, who will cast her vote at the Sri Stulang People's Housing Project.
She said elected representatives must be free from corruption and scandals.
"We want a good and strong leadership that's transparent and responsible."
Hayqa said she would attend parties' ceramah and then make up her mind on whom to vote for.
This election will be the first since the passing of Undi18, which lowers the voting age from 21, thus giving teenagers the opportunity to vote.
Cham Xing Er, 19, a Form Six student, said she wasn't focusing on politics as she was concentrating on her Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia examination.
However, she said, she was following developments by reading the news on social media.
"It's the duty of everyone to cast their vote and choose a strong and vibrant government that will look after the rakyat."
She said she hoped youths would also vote.
"As a responsible citizen, it is my duty to pick the right government to lead the nation."
Suhaily Sapik, 18, a student at Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir, Muar, said he knew who she was going to vote for.
"I'm so excited about election day as I am going to vote for the first time and also want to be the first to cast my vote."
He said he hoped that polling day would be made a public holiday so that he didn't have to attend classes.
He said he wanted the next government to prioritise the B40 group.
"I want the government to look into the needs of these people, especially their basic needs, which are lacking."
He said over the past two years, many in the B40 group were without jobs and could not even afford meals.
"With the rise in the cost of living, these are the people that the new government should make its priority."
Nah Jing Jie, 18, a Form 6 student, said: "I have been following political news in the media."
He said he wanted to see a graft-free government and leaders who were good and capable.
"My friends and I will go out to vote and we want leaders who not only speak but perform it in action."
He said some candidates promised the sky and moon at their ceramah, but constituents wouldn't see them after they won their seats.
He said he knew whom he was going to vote for.
