Social activist Kuan Chee Heng, better known as Uncle Kentang, recently shared a story highlighting the difference between being rich in money and being rich in heart.
In a Facebook post, he said a woman called him feeling disappointed after her wealthy friend refused to donate wheelchairs to a Klinik Kesihatan.
Director allegedly says it is government’s duty
According to Uncle Kentang, the woman’s friend is a director of a company listed on Bursa Malaysia.
When approached for help, the man reportedly declined and said providing such equipment is the government’s responsibility.
Rich in pockets doesn’t mean necessarily one is rich at heart。”
“They would rather buy Musang King, Black Thorn or Udang Merah. They would rather spend money gulping whiskey, brandy or toddy […] spending tens of thousands a night in clubs,” he wrote.
The woman was upset by his response and expressed her disappointment to Uncle Kentang.
Klinik Kesihatan serves thousands daily
Uncle Kentang explained that the Klinik Kesihatan is one of the largest in Malaysia.
He said it serves nearly 3,000 patients and family members daily, including new mothers, newborns, amputees, and sick pregnant women.
They come expecting wheelchairs are ready for them. Many are amputees. Many are sick pregnant ladies,” he said.
He added that many visitors come from low-income B40 families in Kuala Lumpur, and some cannot even afford basic medical devices like blood pressure monitors or glucometers.
Donations have changed lives
Uncle Kentang shared that not all wealthy individuals choose to donate, but many ordinary Malaysians consistently step forward to help.
99% of our donors come from hawkers, aunties, housemakers, ordinary folks and not from the rich and famous,” he wrote.
He cited a previous RM25,000 donation used to purchase a fishing boat for a widower in Melaka after his wife passed away from cancer.
The boat allowed the man, identified as Nordin, to become a full-time fisherman and support his five children.
He also revealed that a donor named Mr Jonathan recently pledged to contribute 10 wheelchairs, which will be handed over after Chinese New Year.
Encourages public to support government hospitals
Uncle Kentang urged the public to support government hospitals and clinics, saying that every contribution matters to patients in need.
He also encouraged Malaysians to visit and motivate healthcare workers, adding that collective support can help build a better nation.
He ended his post by reminding readers that not all wealthy individuals are the same, and some do contribute quietly in their own ways.
