Pengundi muda mengundi julung kali meski pergerakan terbatas akibat strok

Samsinar Abdullah, a 21-year-old voter, has shown that electoral participation is not hindered by personal health challenges despite the limited movement caused by a stroke. The young voter traveled with his father Abdullah Abd Rahman, his elder brother and sister-in-law to cast his vote at Sekolah Kebangsaan Jeram on the day of the election.

Samsinar's determination to exercise his right to vote, even while unwell, was evident as he expressed his eagerness to witness the banners representing various political parties adorning the surroundings. This was his first time voting, he said after casting his ballot at the school center, accompanied by his father, elder brother, and sister-in-law.

Samsinar's life took a turn for the worse after a stroke on July 11, 2025, while en route back from his sister's home in Alor Gajah. Tragically, he suffered a chest pain episode while driving before his sister could assist him. He was taken to Masjid Tanah clinic and then Alor Gajah Hospital before being transferred to Melaka Hospital for further treatment due to severe breathing difficulties.

It was discovered that Samsinar had internal bleeding in his brain, and he underwent surgery the following day before being moved to Sungai Buloh Hospital for a second surgery on July 16, 2025.

Samsinar has been receiving hospital care for nearly two months prior to resuming rehabilitation and follow-up treatments at Melaka and Alor Gajah hospitals monthly. Despite the extensive medical care, Samsinar has been enrolled at Universiti IJN College and had to suspend his studies due to his health condition. Abdullah expressed gratitude for the financial assistance provided by Baitulmal and the Welfare Department (JKM), but acknowledged that it was insufficient to cover the costs of treatment, transportation, and daily necessities, including diapers for Samsinar.

He hopes that increased financial aid can provide more relief to his family's burden as a stroke patient.