PETALING JAYA: The resilience and selflessness of an elderly woman amidst adversity has captured the hearts of netizens.
This heartwarming story, captured on video by a policeman on patrol recently, has since gone viral on social media.
Shared by @mpv_shah, the video featured an elderly woman engaged in a daily ritual, diligently sifting through garbage bins in the early hours of the morning.
It was a routine sight for her, clad in an apron and pushing a cart, as she scavenged for cardboard boxes, plastics, and recyclables to sustain herself.
During the routine patrol, the policeman confronted the woman and struck up a conversation.
When asked, she explained that she collected the recyclable materials to generate income for her basic needs, and to prevent from burdening her child with additional expenses.
"While I still can and able to be self-sufficient, I will," she was heard as saying in the video.
Hailing from Taman Sri Manja, she said her husband passed away some time ago, leaving her to face life's challenges alone.
Her story resonated deeply with the policeman, who, moved by her fortitude, offered her financial assistance as a token of support.
Since its posting, the video has garnered over 28,000 views and sparking over 100 heartfelt comments.
