Minister rewards 'lecturer from heaven' for helping student in need
Published: Sep 9, 2024 8:41 AM
A Balik Pulau Polytechnic lecturer who touched the hearts of Malaysians for helping a newly enrolled Chinese student in July received recognition from the Human Resources Ministry yesterday.
Its minister, Steven Sim, presented Mohd Zaidil Adha Mat Hussin - whom he called a “lecturer from heaven” - with an RM1,000 cash award and a certificate during a special meeting with the educator and the student Lim Zi Yang at a restaurant.
In a Facebook post dedicated to the lecturer, Sim (above, centre) shared photos of the meeting and how he was moved by Zaidil’s selflessness in going beyond his duties to help a student in need.
Sim said his ministry had also contributed RM3,000 to Lim, adding that the student has been taken in as Sim's foster child and will receive a monthly allowance of RM200 until he completes his studies at the polytechnic.
The Bukit Mertajam MP expressed gratitude that there are still kind-hearted individuals like Zaidil.
"The story of Zaidi and Lim exemplifies the values of Malaysia Madani. Regardless of race or religion, we come together to make Malaysia a harmonious country for everyone, forever," read the post.
Sim said that Lim, who is from Johor, travelled alone to Penang by bus because his father could only afford one ticket due to financial constraints.
It was also Lim's first time leaving his hometown of Batu Pahat, and Zaidil provided extensive assistance and guidance for him to reach the polytechnic. Unfortunately, when he arrived, Lim took the wrong bag, only realising it upon arriving at the dormitory.
Zaidil and Lim then retraced their steps to Penang Sentral Bus Terminal in Butterworth, as the bag could only be retrieved from there.
Lecturer Mohd Zaidil Adha Mat Hussin (right) and his student Lim Zi Yang
"On the way back, Zaidil heard Lim's stomach rumbling. This led to a beautiful act that made me proud to call myself a Malaysian.
“Zaidil treated Lim to a meal and bought some essentials at Lotus's before they returned to Balik Pulau," the post added.
Their story went viral on social media and received praise from Malaysians.
- Bernama
"On the way back, Zaidil heard Lim's stomach rumbling. This led to a beautiful act that made me proud to call myself a Malaysian.
“Zaidil treated Lim to a meal and bought some essentials at Lotus's before they returned to Balik Pulau," the post added.
Their story went viral on social media and received praise from Malaysians.
- Bernama
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