#SHOWBIZ: Pak Nil aids needy radio listener with monetary transfer
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular TV host Datuk Aznil Nawawi's appearance on Kool 101 yesterday, where he spoke to radio announcer Haiza, moved many listeners to tears.
Aznil, affectionately known as Pak Nil, told Haiza he wished to give RM50 as an allowance to Malaysians in need.
Soon after, a caller named Nurul shared her ongoing hardships.
Nurul explained that she was seeking help for her parents, who were suffering from chronic illnesses and had recently undergone surgery.
"My parents are recuperating from bowel surgery, and I need to cover their medical costs as well as daily necessities," a tearful Nurul said.
"At the same time, my children are in school, and my husband, a factory worker, doesn't earn much."
Aznil asked Nurul if she had ever gone hungry, to which she answered in the affirmative.
"Yes, I've had to fast at times, Pak Nil, because I needed to save and make ends meet," she explained between sobs.
Aznil comforted Nurul and told her he would transfer money to her bank account.
Upon receiving the transfer, she thanked him repeatedly.
"I've transferred RM500 to your account; may your family be blessed and see better days ahead," Aznil told Nurul.
Many netizens praised Aznil for his humanitarian spirit.
Among them was actor Fauzi Nawawi, who remarked that Aznil was "always a friend in need for Malaysians."
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