Netizens Praise Malaysian Man For Washing Playground To Protect Kids From Coronavirus
The gravity of the coronavirus crisis has revealed an ugly side of human nature, with people unnecessarily stockpiling groceries and medical supplies.
However, the kindness of some individuals has also shone through. For example, this man from Malaysia took it upon himself to clean an entire playground just so that kids could play safely.
Here’s the translated post:
“Peace be upon you…
Today many people laughed at me because I washed the playground around the Bukit Jelutong U8 area.
Do you know why I washed the children’s playground?
The coronavirus has attacked thousands of people in so many countries including ours and taken hundreds of lives. In order to prevent our children from being infected by the coronavirus, I washed the playground.
I became a volunteer with the intention to help the community in the Bukit Jelutong area so we should not lower our guard against the coronavirus.”
Kind man wanted to help community by washing playground
Mr Mustaqim, the man behind the post, said that he wanted to be a volunteer to help his community.
To protect the children in his area, he personally washed the playground by hand.
This was no easy feat, considering that the playground is hard to navigate for an adult.
Armed with only what looks like a rag, he wiped down every surface with the soapy water.
Netizens praise him for helping
Many netizens were very touched by Mr Mustaqim’s kind gesture. Some even wondered how people can laugh at someone who’s going the extra mile to help others.
“Why are they laughing at him? If it’s something they won’t do, shouldn’t they respect others?”
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“Playgrounds are a hotbed for illnesses. I salute this brother!”
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“The people that laugh do not understand and will not understand until the coronavirus comes.”
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Thank you, Mr Mustaqim
Kudos to Mr Mustaqim for doing his part for his community. His sincerity has heartened many in this time of crisis.
One kind act, no matter how big or small, has the potential to touch many lives.
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