The Uncle and the lady driver of CDM25

As I caught up on the now infamous case of the uncle and the lady driver (Siti Fairrah @ Kiki) of the car CDM 25, I pondered:
i) what kind of suffering did Kiki go through that caused her to unleash her fury in that manner ?
ii) how admirable the uncle Mr Sim Siak Heong was throughout the incident and after
iii) whether netizens who commented and discussed this case are truly aware of themselves

That it was an incident of unwarranted bullying or rage is obvious.

But what struck me really hard was:- what could possibly have happened and built up, to cause Kiki to lose her cool like that? On the surface, it’s just one incident. Her explosion gave an indication of probably much dissatisfaction in (other areas of) life and much suppression and repression in her. While I shall not speculate on those possible causes, the accident was very likely the last straw that broke the camel’s back. It was clear that she’s a decent person as it was reported and clarified by Mr Sim that Kiki “however, at the police station, began to cry and asked for my forgiveness” not long after the incident.

Most admirably, Kiki has admitted personal responsibility for her actions and has since apologised on her Facebook page and even on air on different radio stations.

My heart goes out to Kiki for whatever suffering her past brought her up till that incident. And also all the suffering that came as a result of her expressed rage. I pray that she’ll be able to forgive herself, others and find her peace beginning with this Ramadan.

Mr Sim’s cool and collected reaction is very admirable. More so, when he is willing to let things go and not press any charges against Kiki, even though the Inspector-General of the police has ordered an investigation into the incident. “I pity the woman if she goes to jail for the incident, as I do not gain anything from this,” he said. “As a Catholic, my religion teaches me to forgive others who do harm to us,” Sim said.

I felt most moved by both Mr Sim’s statements. Here is one man with good sense. A truly good man. He did not raise a call for retributive justice that much of our society has been conditioned to (especially by entertainment media).

And from this incident we see religion and faith continue to do its part in fostering a harmonious society. We see it today and hopefully more shall see the true spirit of religion and faith. And that is Love.
“I pity the woman if she goes to jail for the incident, as I do not gain anything from this,” he said, preferring to forgive and forget.

Kiki has suffered much criticism, condemnation and vilification from netizens and non-netizens alike. Even threats and being made the butt of jokes on internet memes.

One very remarkable affirmative and positive reaction (cum marketing & publicity stunt) so far is that of DiGi Telecommunications encouraging everyone to see the good.

I hope and pray that everyone shall remember the simple rule that none of us wish for suffering to befall us or our loved ones. And that if that applies to us, it applies to everyone. Including those whom we have no wish to associate with.

And if I may quote the Bible:

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31