An elderly man is earning praise from many Malaysians after it was revealed that he continues to work despite his age so he can care for his frail, bedridden mother.
The story came to light after Malaysian philanthropist Kuan Chee Heng, better known as Uncle Kentang, was approached by the elderly man, who urgently needed help transporting his mother from the third floor of their apartment building to the ground floor.
Elderly man seeks help carrying his frail mother down from the third floor
Taking to Facebook, Uncle Kentang recalled how the man, who is in his 60s, had contacted an ambulance provider and was quoted RM460 for the service.
After being informed that the ambulance provider did not assist with carrying patients down from the third floor, he turned to Uncle Kentang and his team for help.
“The son then called us, and I told him we would only charge a minimal fee of RM150 as we operate on unsubsidised fuel, while our subsidised fuel allocation is very limited and insufficient. When I climbed the stairs to the third floor and entered the house, I saw a frail woman lying on a thin mattress, wrapped in diapers,” Uncle Kentang wrote.
Upon seeing the situation, Uncle Kentang immediately told the man that he would not be charged a single cent, out of respect for his dedication and determination to care for his mother despite the challenges he faces.
“But he stands tall. He is over 60 and still willing to care for his mother, who is on a Ryle tube. This means she has to be fed with milk because she is unable to swallow. Bless you, son. Thank you for taking care of your mother when many fail to do so. Never abandon your mum. Me and my team will give you our full support,” the post read.
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