However, there were some who diligently researched the Internet to find ways to get rid of the stain and the results appeared to differ from individual to individual.
According to the news portal, baking soda, dish washing detergent, soya bean milk and bleach proved most effective in removing the ink stain.
Indelible ink is a semi-permanent ink that contains silver nitrate. It is said to be impossible to wash off and will only be gone when the skin cells replace themselves naturally. The ink is used to prevent electoral fraud, preventing double voting by the same individual.
The ink is supposed to wear off within a week or so, but some Sarawakians, who are impatient to get rid of the stain, have tried numerous ways to remove the stain, with varying degrees of success.
Among other things that people have tried using are lime juice, vinegar, salt, coconut oil, nail polish remover, paint thinner, laundry detergent, cooking wine, nail filer and sand paper, reported the Borneo Post Online.
On the other hand, some voters have not bothered trying to remove the stain at all, saying that they would like to see how long the ink stain will stay.
The indelible ink used by the Election Commission this time was much more effective in comparison to the “indelible” ink used for the 2013 General Election that was washable under running water on the day of the polls, sparking outrage among many voters.
Despite the unsightly appearance, the blackened forefinger is a proud reminder to all who have exercised their voting rights this year.