KUALA LUMPUR: A man's act of kindness has captured the hearts of netizens after he offered a lift to an elderly woman struggling to book an e-hailing car while others turned a blind eye to her pleas for assistance.
The video, shared on X by @mynewshub, shows the man driving as the elderly woman, affectionately referred to as 'aunty', engages him in conversation, accompanied by heartwarming music in the background.
In the video's caption, the man recounts how he stumbled upon the elderly woman at his apartment complex. She was wandering around, seeking help from passersby to arrange a ride to breakfast, but no one offered assistance.
When she approached him for help in booking an e-hailing ride, he felt compelled to do more. Rather than simply ordering a car for her, he invited her into his vehicle, offering to take her to her breakfast destination himself.
During the drive, the woman expressed her joy at having someone to talk to, sharing stories about her children who live abroad. She confided that she often feels lonely, as she now lives alone and deeply misses her family.
As their bond grew, she asked the man for his apartment number, expressing her intention to bring him lunch as a gesture of gratitude.
The video concludes with the man reflecting on the importance of helping others, suggesting that acts of kindness can create a cycle of support, especially in times of need, which he referred to as "God's secret."
As lending a helping hand becomes increasingly rare in today's society, finding someone willing to assist without expecting anything in return is truly exceptional.
The heartwarming clip has amassed 247,000 views and 3,200 likes, with social media users praising the man and expressing hope that such acts of kindness can inspire everyone to lend a helping hand.
User @zziiiqqq expressed that these random acts of kindness "warm my heart," while @RayyTzen added, "this is my country, Malaysia," praising the man in the video as the best.