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However, if you’re having trouble getting back home in time for the 15th General Election (GE15), don't worry! Malaysians have recently come together on Twitter to start carpooling with strangers so that everyone can balik kampung in time for polling day.
Twitter users @nizambakeri and @AnnieVieeee have created a platform called @CarpoolGE15 as part of the UndiBanjir initiative to help Malaysians in returning home to vote.
Many Twitter users have started offering the spaces in their cars to their respective destinations using the hashtag @CarpoolGE15 for fellow Malaysians who might be in need of a ride back to their hometowns.
They have also posted a guide on how to stay safe if you’re interested but concerned about the risk and safety of carpooling with strangers.
"Saya nak tumpang/tumpangkan tapi tak beranilah. Zaman sekarang ni macam-macam boleh berlaku."
— #CarpoolGE15 (@CarpoolGE15) October 21, 2022
Betul. Kami setuju. Sebab itu kami cadangkan langkah keselamatan ini untuk anda yang nak sertai #CarpoolGE15. Safety first! pic.twitter.com/b6qnpU8wgN
Many Malaysians have gotten involved with the initiative by providing rides to areas like Terengganu, Penang and Perlis as well!
Some even offered the rides for free! How kind!
#CarpoolGE15 (Kedah)
— Atikah_ (@Atikahhhhismail) November 8, 2022
To : Kedah (Sg Petani/Baling/Kulim)
FROM: KL/Selangor
DATE: 17 Nov 2022 (9PM)
MEETING POINT: Can be arranged
SEATS: 3 seat available
#CarpoolGE15
— atreyu strange (@atreyustrange) November 14, 2022
[Same day return]
To: Kuantan
From: Shah Alam
Meeting point: Shah Alam
Available seats: 3
Departure: 19 Nov, 4am.
After voting, we can go eat cendol, melepas rindu sikit then balik!
Or I can just leave you there lah, LOL.
Reply if interested.
#carpoolGE15
— Izzatul Nazmeen (@NazmeenAmin) November 14, 2022
TO: Uluyam, Batang Kali, Antara Gapi
From: Cyberjaya
Pickup Point: Petronas area Pasta Panas
Available sit: 4 sit available
Preferred : Girls and boys
Car: Clean and clear, wangi, can eat
All FOC, sampai depan rumah saya hantar.
#CarpoolGE15
— Dekuデク (@dekuboiii) November 14, 2022
To: Johor Bahru
From: Kuala Lumpur (Cheras)
Meeting point: LRT Salak Selatan
Available seats: 4
Departure: 17 Nov, after 8pm
Return: 20 Nov, 11am
Reply / DM if interested🙂
Salam. Ada yang nak carpool kelik ngundi di Kelate?
— Nas Rahman (@nas_rahmann) November 12, 2022
Masa balik: Jumaat pagi (18 Nov)
Jumpa di: Wangsa Maju
Destinasi: Wakaf Bharu
Kekosongan 2 orang. Share duit minyak je. Tak drive pun takpo.#CarpoolGE15
Amazing! Malaysians are always willing to rally together and help each other out despite our differences!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
