Two women died while at the polling station in two separate incidents today and they are identified as Juhara Syed Mohamad, 57 who died after casting her vote at SMK Sultan Ismail at 9.30am today (Nov 19) and 85-year-old Tuminah Ambiah, who died at SJKC Lit Terk in Paloh, Kluang at around 10.30am. In total, three voters died while lining up to vote today.
Two Women
The first victim experienced shortness of breath before collapsing suddenly and according to Electoral Commission staff, she came to the polling station in an unwell condition but wanted to continue voting.
The second victim had yet to cast her vote when she suddenly collapsed. Health Ministry staff present at the scene confirmed her death after an ambulance arrived at the scene, an EC statement says.
