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PENANG: A responsible father yesterday returned 1,400 ringgit that a home for the underprivileged here had given him about seven years ago for his daughter’s education.
The man, a retiree in his 60s, was able to repay the money as his daughter is now a doctor at a Kedah hospital.
It’s a story about humanity in the home and the gratitude of a once helpless father that is worth retelling over and over again.
A Malaysian man, in his 60s, walked into the House of Hope on Air Itam around 11 a.m. yesterday and surprised the staff.
The house’s founder and director, Khoo Cheng See, said the man was beaming with pride when he told staff that he had come to pay off his “hutang” (debt) as his daughter was now a doctor.
The man then handed over RM1,400 in RM50 bills, saying that his daughter had taken on the responsibility of caring for the family.
He said the money was given to his wife, who was unable to accompany him as he recovers from a stroke.
The man, Khoo said, did not want his name mentioned because he was not seeking publicity.
Khoo said he did not recall giving the money as the house, since its inception 14 years ago, had helped more than 1,000 families.
“This is the first time that someone we have helped returns money to the house.
“We don’t know how long it took him to accumulate the money, but his inspiring action has reminded us of the purpose we serve and the hands we hold,” he said.
Khoo added that the money will be used to help other children continue their education.
“The power of a caring society has been enhanced by the humility of man and the belief that a little help goes a long way,” he said.
According to Khoo, when the good deed of the man and the activities in the home became known, many people offered their services and offered donations to the home.
“They said it was an exemplary story of the hand that receives never forgets,” he said.
