KOTA KINABALU: A non-governmental organisation (NGO) is offering free flight tickets to Sabahans outside the state to return to vote on Sept 26.
In a statement, Borneo Care said that voting is the responsibility of all citizens and eligible voters, and urged all Sabahans outside the state to take up the rare offer.
"Borneo Care has received funds to help bear the cost of flight tickets for the people of Sabah (students and workers) to return to Sabah to vote (in the Sept 26 election).
"We urge you to… take this opportunity (to obtain free flight tickets by) sending necessary details to borneocare2013@gmail.com," it said.
The NGO added that it requires full details of interested Sabahans, including their full names, identity card numbers, email addresses, contact numbers, as well as return flight dates on AirAsia.
Applicants must also attach a screenshot of their voter registration confirmation information from the Election Commission's website.
For more information, interested parties can contact Borneo Care officers Alice at 012-2929839; Maria (011-26135788), Gwen Ng (012-2006243), Joel Jalleh (016-2212 088) and Edmund (011-12081030).
Meanwhile, Transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the number of flights to Sabah has been increased in the days leading up to the state election.
He has also urged prospective voters to book their tickets early, and noted that prices are lower, as operating costs are suspended during the Recovery Movement Control Order.