KUALA LUMPUR: A local motorcycle repairman was praised on social media for his act of kindness in assisting an elderly man and woman stranded with a flat tyre after they had been waiting for hours outside a motorcycle shop.
In a TikTok video shared by @minyakhitamjalanan_, the repairman is seen stopping to assist the elderly duo, who showed him the damaged tyre. He swiftly patched it up.
Upon completing the repair, the elderly man and woman offered him some cash as a token of gratitude, but he graciously declined.
He expressed his hope that they would simply pray for him instead, leading to a light-hearted exchange with the elderly woman, who ultimately relented.
The video's caption provides further context, revealing that the repairman received a call from a man requesting assistance with a flat tyre.
The repairman suggested they meet at a petrol station, expressing concern that his pump might not be powerful enough for the job.
However, the caller clarified that the assistance was needed not for him, but for an elderly duo who had been waiting three hours outside a motorcycle shop that had yet to open.
This prompted the repairman to head directly to their location.
The elderly man explained that he had been picking up the woman from work when the tyre burst, causing him to collide with a car. Fortunately, they both emerged unscathed.
The heartwarming video has resonated with viewers, amassing nearly 944,600 views and 118,300 likes, with many praising the repairman for his quick response to help the elderly pair.
User @_a.daniel said that the repairman was truly amazing, expressing newfound respect for him, while @putrabrothers08 added that the reward of helping someone in need is a remarkable experience that only those who have done can truly appreciate.