KUALA LUMPUR: A local man's year of selfless acts has gone viral, garnering widespread praise from netizens for his commitment to helping both people and animals.
This highlights the empathy that remains a hallmark of many Malaysians.
In a TikTok video shared by @m_sy4h, viewers see him perform his first act of kindness by stopping on a busy highway to remove a cat carcass left on the roadside.
The footage then shifts to him donating money to a beggar at a petrol station.
The video showcases a series of his generous actions, including helping a worker lift heavy items, assisting an elderly customer with groceries, and providing food and money to the homeless and food delivery riders.
He also feeds stray cats and aids a blind woman in crossing a busy road.
In the video's caption, the user reflects on his experiences from the past year, expressing a newfound commitment to kindness and suggesting that helping others leads to a more fulfilling life.
The video has amassed over 2 million views and 396,500 likes, with netizens praising the man's compassion and hoping others will follow his inspiring example.
User @52lilshawty63 remarked that the man seems to always encounter those in need, noting he is "always willing to help someone without hesitation."
@kaizukiii commented that instead of needing people like him, "we need to be someone like him."
User @yhelena5 expressed gratitude to the man for his kindness towards humans and animals, stating he is "restoring faith in humanity in this country and inspiring people to be kind too."