KUALA LUMPUR: The family of Lee Zi Rou is struggling to cope after learning about the trailer driver's behaviour in court.
The 51-year-old driver involved in the accident that claimed Lee Zi Rou's life reportedly made a "peace" gesture twice towards the media during his remand hearing.
The family condemned his action, describing it as deeply disrespectful to their deceased daughter.
Speaking to China Press, Lee's mother, Madam Lim, said that she and her daughters initially planned to attend court to observe the driver's manner and hear any statements he might make. However, they ultimately decided against it after being persuaded by relatives.
"What is truly disheartening about all this is that we found out through social media that the driver involved in the case made a 'peace' gesture when he appeared in court. It filled us with immense anger and sorrow," she said.
Lim, who is also a single mother, also described their current situation, explaining that they have been unable to eat or sleep properly since the incident. The news of the driver's attitude in court was particularly overwhelming for them.
Lee Zi Qi, the deceased's elder sister, said the suspect's behaviour has made their family even more heartbroken as they continue to grieve.
She cannot imagine the pain her younger sister must have endured when she was crushed under the container, especially as Zi Rou had always been sensitive to pain, even wincing at the discomfort of squeezing a pimple.
I know how afraid my younger sister was when it came to enduring pain. To think of her being crushed under a container is unbearable. Losing her in such a horrific manner truly breaks my heart," she said.
Zi Rou's last message to her family was a "good morning" note in their group chat before she left for work.
It was her final communication. In her last moments, Zi Rou managed to make one final phone call to her mother. Her heartbreaking last words were: "Mummy, it hurts!". She succumbed to her injuries after being crushed by the container.