'I won't leave her': Husband cares despite own illness
Behind his gentle smile, Ah Yauddin carries a heavy burden.
His wife, Roslina Yusof (57), lost her left leg to diabetes and suffered a stroke during the Movement Control Order (MCO) lockdown around five years ago, which has left her immobile and unable to speak.
She now relies on a wheelchair and a feeding tube.
Ah Yauddin, who suffers from stage‑five kidney disease, high blood pressure and diabetes himself, makes no excuse.
"It has never crossed my mind to leave the love of my life," he told Harian Metro at the Pantai Dalam night market stall.
Each Saturday, he brings Roslina along to the night market, carrying her from their fourth‑floor flat in Pangsapuri Meru Ehsan to continue earning a living by selling drinks — and fulfilling his duty as a husband.
"I love and cherish her, even though she's unwell," he said. "My greatest fulfilment is caring for her, loving her and staying by her side."
Their only daughter, 21‑year‑old Siti Nur Aliah, helps daily.
She has put her studies on hold to care for her mother.
"I look up to my father as a role model," she said. "I haven't continued my studies because I want to help care for her."
Ah Yauddin remembers when Roslina could walk, talk, run a business and prepare meals that their neighbours loved.
"Now I pray every day for guidance and strength," he said.
Sometimes, when he sees his wife open her eyes and look at him, he feels relief and calm. "My greatest fear is seeing her eyes closed."
There are moments when he weeps, longing for the life they once shared.
"One of the things I miss most is her cooking," he said softly. "As long as I have the strength, I will continue to care for her."
Despite his frailty, he ensures Roslina attends all physiotherapy sessions and hospital appointments at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) in Klang.
He brings her down and back up their building stairs without complaint.
Roslina's condition may be dire, but the family's resilience shines through. Their deep bond underscores an unwavering love and duty in the face of adversity.
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