LETTERS: We want to express our concern about the news report titled "Man loses RM30,000 as cash falls off boot cover, scatters on road" (NST, July 14).
The man had been saving the money to buy a car, settle debts and fulfil other obligations.
So the sight of people grabbing money they did not earn just makes our blood boil. We are appalled that people would exploit others who are in a vulnerable position.
Regardless of the circumstances, though, it is crucial for society to uphold the values of honesty and integrity.
Taking what does not belong to us is wrong and contradicts the principles of respect and fairness that should govern our interactions.
Stealing is a breach of trust and a betrayal of human decency.
We must condemn such actions and hold those responsible accountable for their deeds.
This incident serves as a stark reminder that our society must strive for a higher moral standard.
We remind Malaysians that respecting the rights of others is not only ethically sound but would also cultivate a culture of empathy and mutual respect.
SITI HAJAR ABD AZIZ, ZULIANI MOHD AZNI
Senior lecturers, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Universiti Teknologi Mara
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