Syerleena Abdul Rashid

People often ask why I insist on spending so much time on the ground.

The answer is simple.

Because every conversation matters.

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Uncle Koh, who at 83 years old, continues to care for his bedridden daughter, an OKU patient. While managing his own health conditions, he continues to do his best for his family.

What also stood out to me was the kindness of a volunteer who has been assisting Uncle Koh for the last 30 years — helping with daily chores, running errands, and making sure the family is not alone in facing life's challenges.

These are the stories that often go untold.

Not stories of grand gestures, but of ordinary people quietly showing up for one another, day after day, year after year.

And perhaps, that quiet compassion is what holds communities together. 🤍

“Orang selalu kata ayah saya orang Kedah.”

Sebenarnya… ya dan tidak. 😄

Akar keluarga arwah ayah memang dari Kedah, tetapi beliau membesar di Pulau Tikus, tinggal di Kampung Serani, dan bersekolah di SMK Westlands.

Lama sebelum saya menjadi Ahli Parlimen Bukit Bendera, ayah saya sudah pun berjalan di jalan-jalan ini dan membina hidup dalam komuniti ini.

Sebab itu, bila saya berjalan di Pulau Tikus hari ini, ia terasa sangat dekat di hati.

Kerana saya bukan sekadar turun ke kawasan.

Saya sedang berjalan di tempat yang pernah menjadi sebahagian daripada kisah ayah saya. ❤️