An emotional farewell between a 12-year-old Indian student and his beloved Malay teacher has captured hearts online, leaving many deeply moved by their bond.
The tear-jerking moment was shared on TikTok by user @kerty0912 in a 47-second video posted four days ago (Jan 17).
Both were moved to tears
The clip shows the student and teacher embracing in their classroom, both visibly emotional.
The boy can be seen frequently wiping away tears, while the teacher looks at him lovingly, offering gentle words of encouragement.
The student, shyly bowing his head, listens quietly, his reluctance to part evident.
Sixth-grader graduating to secondary school
It’s been reported that the boy is a sixth-grader at Tersang 3 National Primary School in Raub, Pahang, and is preparing to graduate to secondary school.
Meanwhile, the teacher is set to be transferred to another school, marking the end of their time together.
Netizens’ reaction
The duo’s close bond, built over years of mutual respect and affection, has resonated with viewers online.
Since its upload, the video has garnered over 32,000 views, with numerous comments praising the touching teacher-student relationship.
“Everyone in Malaysia is actually good-hearted, just don’t fall for political provocations…“
“Amazing teacher. A great example for those who are racist.“
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