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Lim Sheau Ling, 42, is calling for legal action against the truck driver and the company involved. Her daughter, Lee Zi Rou, 21, the second of four siblings, was known for her kindness and dedication, often taking on part-time jobs to help support her family.

“My daughter is gone, but I want justice for her. I don’t want anyone else to feel the pain we’re going through,” Lim said, tearfully recounting the heartbreaking loss.

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong visited the family to offer condolences and confirmed that they will receive assistance from the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso).

Tragic accident occurred at 9.30 am when Lee, driving a Perodua Bezza, was trapped in her car after container fell onto it. In her final phone call, Lee managed to reach her mother, saying, “Mummy, it hurts so much, please help me.”
Lim rushed to the scene, but by time she arrived, Lee had passed away. “I can still hear her voice in my head,” Lim said, devastated by her loss. Lee’s aunt, who is close to the family, expressed how the loss has deeply affected them all. “She was a good person, and her death has left a huge void,” she said.

Sim confirmed that Lee, a clerk at Lo Best Smart Solution, had been a contributor to Perkeso since Oct 2022. As a result, her family is entitled to financial assistance, including a one-time RM3,000 funeral benefit and RM913.50 monthly payments under the Dependents’ Benefit.
“This support is meant to ease their burden,” Sim said, adding that the family will also receive counselling and free legal services to assist them during this difficult time.

Lee will be cremated at the Berapit Crematorium tomorrow. (RIP) The family hopes that her story will lead to positive change. “We just want justice for her,” Lim said. — Bernama

Kangar trailer driver pleads not guilty after container crushed woman to death, denied bail after flashing peace sign at court.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 18 — The trailer driver whose container crushed a 21-year-old woman to death reportedly pleaded not guilty today. Free Malaysia Today reported Marhizan Johari, 51, claiming trial for the charge of dangerous driving at the Magistrate’s Court here.

He was charged under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and can be punished with five to 10 years of prison, fine up to RM50,000, and getting his driving licence suspended for five years. The man from Kangar, Perlis was charged with offence at Jalan Kebun Sireh here at 9.16am on Nov 13, 2024 which lead to the death of Lee Zi Rou.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Zulfadzly Hassan reportedly asked for Marhizan to be denied bail after he showed the peace sign when remanded — citing this showed a lack of remorse. 

The accused was unrepresented.

Last week, driver was arrested after his trailer overturned, crushing two vehicles at the traffic light intersection of Jalan Bukit Tengah here. This resulted in the death of Lee at the scene, a 25-year old man sustained injuries Seberang Perai Tengah District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Helmi Aris stated that urine screening tests have returned negative for alcohol.