Hit-and-Run in Malaysia ( Us Too)

Last time, I posted Hit-and-Run in China not too long ago. I was lamenting how some people lacked moral values. I was really hoping that never would anything like that occur in Malaysia. Unfortunately, it did. It broke my heart when I heard. Surely most of you Malaysians know of the incident that occurred in July this year. Seven people walked by 60-year-old Tan Kim Chuan who lied unconscious on the ground in the aftermath of a snatch theft incident.

Honestly, I was just so appalled when I read of the news. Is this what have we come to Malaysians? Perhaps it's good that the new curriculum will have community service a prerequisite to graduate from university. It's time to care for society.

Hit-and-run in China

By this time, you guys have probably already watched the footage of this hit-and-run in China. What happened was really awful. A toddler, Yue Yue was roaming on the streets of Southern Guangdong province when she was ran over by a van. As people walked by and simply ignored her writhing in pain, another van ran her over. Then, a good Samaritan who was a garbage collector, saw the helpless child and pulled her to the side of the road. And later, her mother arrived at the scene and brought her to the hospital. A minimum of 18 people passed by and seemingly acted indifferently towards the agonized toddler.

Many people blame this on China's pursuit of economic growth which has resulted in the country's poor ethics. They have tolerated with materialism far too long. Many commentators have also pointed to China's lack of legal protections, such as a "Good Samaritan" law that would protect people from lawsuits if they try to help others in distress. 

I was in distraught after watching this footage. I just couldn't understand how inhumane people have become. I applaud to Yue Yue's savior. Not all is lost. 

By the way, I was surprised NTV7 showed the full clip. It was quite gory too me. This one here, isn't.