MELAKA: Being on medical leave after undergoing surgery did not stop a policewoman from turning up to cast her vote on the early voting day for the Melaka election today.
Sergeant Rohayu Samsudin, 41, who is still recovering and requires a wheelchair, was determined to fulfil her responsibility as a voter in the Ayer Keroh constituency.
With the help of her colleague, Corporal Ashikin Husin, 32, she arrived at the Melaka police contingent headquarters’ multipurpose hall about 10.40am.
Ashikin had driven Rohayu from her home in Taman Seri Ayer Barok, Jasin, to the polling centre.
Rohayu, who is attached to the Telecommunications and Information Systems Division of the Melaka police contingent headquarters’ Logistics Department, said she had undergone gynaecological surgery on Oct 21 and had been granted medical leave until early December.
“I believe voting is my responsibility. Even though I have been granted leave, I will come if I feel well enough.
“The voting process was also easy because I was taken straight to cast my vote without having to queue.
“I am grateful that I was able to fulfil my responsibility as a voter,” she said when met at the polling centre today.
Checks showed that the early voting process at the state police headquarters went smoothly, with voters arriving early despite the uncertain weather.
Election Commission personnel were also on hand to assist voters and ensure the process proceeded smoothly.