PUTRAJAYA, May 1 – A woman, occupying a government quarters here, claimed that she was approached by a group of people offering to mark her finger with indelible ink to facilitate the voting process.
The 47-year-old woman claimed that the group, comprising four men and four women who were unknown to her, came by her house about 11.30pm two days ago (April 29).
“They were at my doorsteps. I felt uncomfortable and invited them in. They were in office attire like they were professionals.
“They said they came to check whether I was occupying the quarters. They said I didn’t look fine and offered to mark my finger,” she told a media conference last night.
The woman, who is a government employee, said she had been staying at the quarters for about 12 years and there had never been such a check before.
Realising the consequences and for her safety, she lodged a report at the Precinct 7 police station here today. Had she allowed her finger to be marked that day, she would not be able to exercise her right as a voter on May 5, she added.
To a question whether she was offered any reward in return, the woman said no.
BERNAMA
