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Malaysia's youth vote in focus as Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls
['Melissa Goh']
Channel NewsAsia Asia Pacific News
ORANG ASLI VOTES ALSO IN PLAYBN, meanwhile, has promised to boost economic growth through better public services and youth-focused incentives.
The coalition has also sought to court the Orang Asli community by proposing the appointment of a special officer within the Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister's Office to represent indigenous interests.
Although the Orang Asli make up only about two per cent of the state's electorate, parties acknowledge that every vote matters in a tightly contested election.
One Orang Asli voter said land rights remain their biggest concern.
On the campaign trail, bigwigs from the opposing camp have been targeting the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a key component of the PH coalition.