[Watch] Multiracial Volunteers Cleaning Hindu Temple After Floods Warm Malaysians’ Hearts
Netizens say the video showed the true spirits of Malaysians and there’s still hope for the future.
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A few days ago, Malaysians were humbled to see a group of non-Muslim volunteers helping to clean a mosque in Klang, Selangor, following the floods.
The volunteers helped to mop the outdoor prayer area and tidy up the furniture in the mosque.
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Not too long after, another video that showed volunteers from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) helping to clean a Hindu temple in Taman Klang Utama warmed the hearts of netizens.
The volunteers, consisting of students of the university, helped scrub and wash the floors of the Sri Maha Mariamman temple.
@nallan.dh Semangat rakyat Malaysia tak kira bangsa dan agama. Bersama sama berganding bahu membersihkan kawasan kuil ❤️. Ini baru Malaysia 🇲🇾#klangbanjir #foryourpage #bangsamalaysia #tiktokmalaysia #klangberduka
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The video was shared on TikTok by Klang parliament coordinator for Parti Bangsa Malaysia Nallan Dhanabalan.
He praised the volunteers for helping each other regardless of race and religion.
The video was also shared by Malaysian cartoonist Zunar who used the video to show an example of the people taking care of one another.
Lagi satu contoh RAKYAT JAGA RAKYAT. Rakyat Malaysia dari berbagai agama dan bangsa bergotong royong bersihkan kuil. pic.twitter.com/R3vcLOMFeg
— Zunar Cartoonist (@zunarkartunis) December 24, 2021
Netizens were touched by the kindness shown in the video.
Many netizens exclaimed that videos like these show the spirit of true Malaysians.
The spirit of the true MALAYSIAN. 👍👍
— pyan 👌👌 metalmilitia (@Matpian10) December 24, 2021
Salute to all of u..this is what a real Malaysia should be..and been..
— David Billa (@gerrardvirs5) December 24, 2021
Majority of Malaysians shares the same sentiment and feelings of togetherness regardless of race until the politicians interferes.
— SK Balan (@balan_sk) December 24, 2021
Stay strong as #Malaysian #TanahAirKu #KitaJagaKita #DoNotDonateToGoverment
A netizen said it was a blessing as Malaysians to be able to depend and count on each other in trying times.
“Bagai aur dgn tebing”
— 🐼JoeYangSederhana🐼 (@amrashrv_) December 25, 2021
Haritu sebak tgk Gurdwara Sahib sediakan tempat solat utk Muslim volunteers. Today sebak tengok non Hindus tolong bersihkan temple
Nikmat kita sebagai Malaysians lah ni. Meskipun ahli politik kita tak boleh diharap, rakyat bangkit utk tlg sesama sendiri https://t.co/SyZWAHK1vM
Based on the comments, the uplifting video was a much-needed reminder that there’s still hope for the future in Malaysia.
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