New mother votes five days after childbirth in Johor polls

Despite being only five days postpartum, Nur Asyikin Maznan, 31, made the trip to cast her early vote in the Johor state election. She arrived at the voting center with her husband, Corporal Mohammad Nazrin Saharudin, 34, to fulfill her civic duty.

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Alhamdulillah, even though I just gave birth five days ago, I still want to go out and vote. This is a responsibility as a citizen, and this opportunity cannot be taken lightly.

Nur Asyikin, who is from Muar, stated that even though she is still in her postpartum confinement period and has not fully recovered physically, she was determined to vote. She believes every vote is crucial in shaping the state's future. "Alhamdulillah, even though I just gave birth five days ago, I still want to go out and vote. This is a responsibility as a citizen, and this opportunity cannot be taken lightly," she said. She added that her husband provided significant support throughout the voting process, which boosted her confidence.

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My husband provided significant support throughout the voting process today, so I feel more confident to come.

Mohammad Nazrin, a security personnel, prioritized supporting his wife to ensure a comfortable voting experience without compromising the health of the mother and newborn. He expressed gratitude that the process went smoothly, allowing them to fulfill their duties as early voters. Nur Asyikin and Mohammad Nazrin were among 4,085 military personnel and their spouses who voted early for the Johor state election.

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As a couple, I just want to ensure my wife is comfortable. Thank God everything went smoothly, and we were able to fulfill our responsibilities as early voters.