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Rakyat Post
20-05-2025
- Health
- Rakyat Post
Uncle Kentang Secures Scholarship For Lorry Driver's Daughter – She's Now A Doctor!
Subscribe to our FREE In Malaysia, the name Uncle Kentang has become synonymous with grassroots kindness, selfless service, and everyday heroism. Known formally as Kuan Chee Heng, Uncle Kentang has spent years quietly helping those in need – from providing food and essentials to struggling families, to funding hospital rides for the underprivileged. But among the many stories of hope he's helped write, one stands out for its sheer emotional weight and inspiring conclusion. A cry for help turned into a cheer of success Back in 2020, a bright young girl from Muar, Johor, reached out to Uncle Kentang with a heartfelt plea. Despite achieving an extraordinary 10 As in her exams, her dream of studying medicine seemed destined to remain just that – a dream. Her father, a hardworking lorry driver, simply couldn't afford the RM324,000 required for a medical degree. Though she had previously been offered a scholarship, it wasn't for the course she aspired to pursue. Her story moved Uncle Kentang deeply. Refusing to let her potential go unrealized, he took it upon himself to find a way. He recounted making a phone call to an unnamed Datuk Seri based in Puchong, sharing the girl's story, struggles, and unwavering determination. Touched by her perseverance, the Datuk Seri agreed to help. The meeting that changed her life forever The very next day, Uncle Kentang accompanied the girl to meet the potential benefactor. They waited patiently for nearly two hours at his office before the Datuk Seri's foundation committed to sponsoring part of her medical education. Although the full cost of her studies amounted to RM324,000, the girl – later revealed as Lim Jia Jia – accepted only RM100,000. Her academic brilliance allowed her to secure the remaining support elsewhere, proving that talent and grit can open doors when matched with a little help. She recently graduated and is now doing her housemanship at Hospital Sungai Buloh Fast forward to today: Dr. Lim Jia Jia has officially graduated and is now undergoing her housemanship at Hospital Sungai Buloh. Her journey from a small town with big dreams to donning a white coat is nothing short of inspiring. For Uncle Kentang, who often brushes off praise and humbly calls himself a 'lousy' person with no major achievements, this was one of his proudest moments. Indeed, Dr. Lim's story is a testament to the power of kindness, the importance of community, and the miracles that happen when people believe in each other. And in a world that often feels chaotic and divided, it's a powerful reminder that heroes don't always wear capes – sometimes, they go by the name Uncle Kentang. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Malay Mail
11-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Driver detained after 4WD hits couple on high-powered motorcycle near Duta toll, seen fleeing in viral video
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — The driver of a four-wheel drive involved in a collision yesterday with a couple riding a high-powered motorcycle has been arrested and remanded for two days. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the 32-year-old man was detained after a report was lodged at 6.55pm the same day. Zamzuri said the 53-year-old motorcyclist sustained a fractured collarbone and ankle injuries, while his 49-year-old wife suffered serious injuries. 'The pillion rider sustained a broken ankle, fractured ribs and bleeding in the brain. Both victims are currently receiving treatment at Hospital Sungai Buloh,' he said in a statement today. The accident occurred at 2.30pm near the Duta Toll Plaza, heading towards the city centre, when the 4WD driver attempted to overtake another motorcycle but collided with the couple's bike instead. 'The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving,' he added. A one-minute video clip of the 4WD fleeing the scene after hitting the couple went viral on social media earlier. — Bernama
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Pickup truck driver remanded over viral highway crash that injured couple
KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcyclist and his wife were injured after being thrown off their motorcycle when a pickup truck struck them on the North-South Expressway — an incident that has since gone viral on social media. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa confirmed the incident, which was captured in a video uploaded by the Facebook page "DashCam Malaysia." "The accident took place on May 10, around 2.30pm, along the NSE heading towards the city centre, just before the Duta toll plaza," he said in a statement today. He said the crash involved a Benelli TRK 502 motorcycle and a Nissan Navara. "Investigations found that the motorcycle was moving straight in the left lane when the Nissan Navara, believed to be attempting to overtake another motorcycle, failed to avoid the victims and struck them from the right." As a result of the collision, both the rider and pillion were thrown off the motorcycle and sustained injuries. "The rider, a 53-year-old Malay man, suffered a fractured collarbone and injuries to his ankle. "His wife, aged 49, sustained more serious injuries including brain bleeding, a fractured ankle, and broken ribs on the right side," he said. Both victims were rushed to Hospital Sungai Buloh for treatment. The driver of the Nissan Navara, a 32-year-old man, was unhurt in the incident and has since lodged a police report. "A remand order was obtained, and the suspect is currently being held at the Dang Wangi lockup for two days to assist investigations," Sarifudin said. The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving. Police are calling for eyewitnesses to come forward to aid the investigation. "Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact the investigating officer Inspector Muhammad Farhad Kamaruddin, at 011-31903054."
