Contractor gives fire victim and family a helping hand

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AFTER his home was destroyed in a fire in August this year, Jalaluddin Zainol and his family had to move to Seberang Perai to live with their relative.

Their wooden house in Kampung Pokok Asam, Jelutong, was destroyed in the fire.

Yuan Seng Building Trading Sdn Bhd managing director Yeoh Teong Eng decided to assist Jalaluddin and his family after learning about the incident recently.

The wooden house razed in a fire in Aug this year.

He learned about the Jalaluddin’s plight and offered to supply building materials for the latter to rebuild his home.

“Yeoh is a friend of my family. I have known him for a long time and he came to know about the incident when we met.

“Without any hesitation, Yeoh immediately agreed to help me and my family after I related the ordeal to him.

“I am totally lost for words! He is really helpful,” Jalaluddin told Buletin Mutiara when met outside damaged house today.

Sungai Pinang assemblyman Lim Siew Khim, who was present, lauded Yeoh for his kindness.

“We need more people like Yeoh who are willing to help those in need during this challenging period.

“It will be tough for Jalaluddin and his family to rebuild their home without the help from Yeoh,” she said.

Yeoh said he was just doing whatever he could to assist Jalaluddin and his family.

“The building materials cost about RM15,000,” he said when asked.

“I would like to thank Lim for doing her part as well,” he said.

Story by Edmund Lee
Pix by Law Suun Ting