A TikTok video posted by @bigredmachine31966 has captured the hearts of over 577,000 viewers, shedding light on the struggles of an unemployed father desperate to care for his children.
In the emotional clip, a middle-aged man stops a police officer during his patrol, offering to sell his G-Shock watch for RM100.
The man explained that he was unemployed and needed the money to support his two children, one in Form 4 and the other in Standard 6.
Concerned for their safety on the highway, the officer moved to a safer location before engaging with the man.
During their conversation, the father revealed his ongoing search for wok in Puchong and his battle with illness.
Moved by the father's plight, the officer offered RM30 to help and encouraged him to keep the watch.
Though hesitant at first, the man eventually accepted the money, thanking the officer for his kindness.
Netizens in the comments section were seen praising the police officer:
