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Sabah elections crash a couple’s wedding—here’s how they adapted

Their dream wedding became a logistical puzzle overnight. When elections collided with their big day, love—and democracy—found a way.

In the image there is a bride and a bridegroom kissing each other. In the background there are...
In the image there is a bride and a bridegroom kissing each other. In the background there are benches, bins and trees.

Sabah elections crash a couple’s wedding—here’s how they adapted

Terrence Yap and Tracy Lo tied the knot on November 29, 2022, in Kota Kinabalu. Their wedding day coincided with the Sabah state elections, creating unexpected challenges for the couple and their guests. The pair, aged 30 and 27, had planned their wedding six months before the Election Commission set the polling date. They first met as students at Curtin University in Sarawak, but their special day turned complicated when the elections were announced. The couple's wedding went ahead as planned, though with fewer guests than expected. Those who attended balanced their time between celebrating and fulfilling their voting duties. The elections' timing added an unusual twist to what was meant to be a straightforward day.

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