M’sian Student Listens to His Heart, Gifts Ang Pow & Pays E-Hailing Ride for Woman Who Just Lost Her Mum

A touching story has recently come to light involving a Sabahan student currently studying law at SEGi College Sarawak. The student went above and beyond to assist a woman in distress, reminding many of the power of simple kindness.

Sharing the experience on his Threads account, Shane (@shn.plll) recalled heading towards Plaza Merdeka, Kuching, when a woman approached him to ask for directions to a nearby hospital.

Going the extra mile

After explaining the distance to the hospital, Shane noticed the woman’s expression shift to one of deep sadness. She thanked him quietly and sat back down in the corridor.

“After the interaction, I walked away. But with every step, my heart felt heavier. Something inside me wasn’t at peace. I couldn’t explain it; I just knew I had to turn back,” he wrote.

When he returned, he asked if she still needed to go to the hospital, and she nodded. She revealed that she had just arrived in Kuching all the way from Betong, and was desperate to reach the ward.

“She said her mother had just passed away. As she spoke, she shared her struggles so honestly and openly. There was no drama, no exaggeration, just a daughter carrying her grief,” Shane recounted.

A selfless gesture of support

Moved by her situation, Shane decided to book and pay for an e-hailing ride for her. However, as a student, he quickly realised he faced his own financial constraints.

“While waiting, I quietly checked my wallet. I’m not wealthy, and I have my own limits. But I saw I still had an Ang Pow and some cash, so I gave what I could.

“It wasn’t a large amount or a grand gesture, but in that moment, it felt like something bigger than money.”

Paying kindness forward

After the story went viral, many Malaysians were moved to offer financial support to Shane to help with his studies. However, rather than keeping the funds, he had a different plan for the contributions.

Shane

Speaking to WORLD OF BUZZ, Shane explained that the experience inspired him to donate all the money he received to a local food bank at the Kuching Community Social Support Centre (CSSC) to assist the elderly.

“I believe kindness should keep moving forward. All the donations I received were given to the elderly.

“I am still young and can work, even take on two or three jobs if I have to. But the elderly cannot; they need the support more than I do,” he added.

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