A simple act of honesty by a deaf OKU Grab driver has warmed the hearts of many Malaysians online, serving as a reminder that kindness does not always need words.
The heartwarming story was shared by a woman on Threads, where she expressed her gratitude to her Grab driver, Mr Yoo, for personally returning a mobile phone that her father had accidentally left behind in the car.
According to her post, the missing phone was only discovered after the driver had already travelled some distance away. Despite this, Mr Yoo later realised that a phone had been left in his vehicle and went out of his way to return it to her home.
“Thank you to this Grab driver, Mr Yoo. My father’s phone was left in his car. Even though he had already driven far, he realised there was a phone left behind and sent it back to our house,” she wrote.
What touched many netizens was the fact that the driver is OKU and deaf — a detail indicated in the booking information shown on the Grab app. The woman added that she shared the story simply to express her appreciation for the driver’s honesty and kindness.
The post quickly gained traction, racking up over 100,000 views and drawing praise from netizens who were moved by the driver’s integrity.
“There’s still hope in humanity. Thank you abang Grab Yoo Hsien,” one commenter wrote.
Others suggested that tipping was one of the best ways to show appreciation to drivers who go the extra mile. The woman later confirmed in the comments that she had tipped Mr Yoo as a token of thanks.
As the story continued to spread, many netizens also left heartfelt wishes for the driver.
“May Mr Yoo be blessed with good fortune and always get green traffic lights,” one commenter wrote.
Several users thanked the woman for sharing a positive story online, noting that it was refreshing to see kindness highlighted amid the usual viral controversies. Many also reflected on how small acts of honesty — regardless of one’s abilities — can make a meaningful difference, encouraging others to continue spreading kindness whenever they can.
