The story of the elderly Malay man who died alone just days before Raya is a heart-wrenching one. 

According to the TikTok page of the trauma cleaners, the shop owner below discovered the body of a man in a small rented room above their shophouse. The situation was brought to their attention by the overwhelming stench and the seepage of bodily fluids through the shop floor.

The scene that greeted those who entered the room was one of horror and distress.

The room was almost ankle-deep in murky water, which was a combination of water from a choked sewage pipe, bodily fluids, and remnants of decay. 

Maggots swam through the tainted water, and the stench was overpowering. 

Among the chaos, the cleaners noticed a poignant sight in a corner of the room. A pair of baju melayu, a samping, and a pair of shoes hung neatly, representing the elderly man's anticipation for the upcoming Raya celebration. 

As the cleaners began the sombre process of cleaning the room, the shop owner shared the conversations he had with the deceased man a few days ago. 

The elderly man had no family or relatives left, and yet he had been excited to celebrate the special occasion of Raya, even if he had no one to share it with. 

He had also shared his dream of owning a home, a dream that was almost a reality.

It was written in the caption that the Pakcik's story is a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing the relationships and moments that bring us happiness and extending a helping hand to those who may be struggling in solitude. 

It teaches us to hold on to hope even in the darkest of times, for life is fleeting, and we never know when our own story might come to an end.

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@ddqservices Hey guys, so I would like to share with you about a case we came across just 2 days before Raya. The job took me to a small rented room above a shophouse where an elderly Malay man had died alone. His body was only discovered by the shop owner below, when the smell and the pool of water mixed with bodily fluids had seeped through the shopfloor. Upon entering the room, I was confronted with a shocking sight. The flood was almost ankle-deep, a combination of water from a choked sewage pipe, bodily fluids, and remnants of decay. The murky water was filled with maggots swimming through the tainted water. The scene was distressing, and I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the tragedy that had unfolded in this tiny room. In the midst of the chaos, my eyes were drawn to a corner of the room. There, hanging neatly, was a pair of baju kurung, a samping, and a pair of shoes. These items stood in stark contrast to the horrifying scene surrounding them, and they served as a poignant reminder of the Pakcik anticipation for the upcoming Raya celebration. As I began the somber process of cleaning the room, the shop owner shared with me the conversations he'd had with deceased a few days ago. The elderly man had no family or relatives left, and yet he had been looking forward to Raya, excited to celebrate the special occasion even if he had no one to share it with. He had also shared his dream of finally owning a home, a dream that was so close to becoming a reality. The Pakcik story is reminder for me of the importance of cherishing the relationships and moments that bring us happiness and to extend a helping hand to those who may be struggling in solitude. It taught me to hold on to hope even in the darkest of times, for life is fleeting, and we never know when our own story might come to an end. #bts #life #of #a #traumacleaner #in #singapore #traumacleaning #afterdeath #fypsg #fypsg️ #fypsg Pelangi Petang - Dato' Sudirman