SHAH ALAM – When Malaysian rapper Caprice discovered the heartbreaking situation of Ah Yauddin Iriqz, an elderly man who sells drinks at the night market, he did not hesitate to act.
Ah Yauddin's hardship went viral after a video of him was shared on Instagram, showing how he tirelessly cared for his wife, who is wheelchair-bound due to stroke.
Despite her condition, the man who is suffering from kidney disease continued selling drinks at Pasar Malam Pantai Dalam in Kuala Lumpur to support them both.
What moved many even more was the fact that he had been carrying his wife up and down four flights of stairs every day in a walk-up flat with no lift.
Caprice, known for using his platform to spotlight social issues, was among those who responded.
He tracked down the couple and helped them relocate to a landed home, lifting the physical burden that had weighed on Ah Yauddin for years.
Through his initiative, the first year of rent for the new home was fully paid off, giving the couple much-needed stability and peace of mind.
But his compassion didn’t stop there. Recognising the power of community, Caprice launched a crowdfunding campaign to allow the public to contribute, quickly turning one man’s hardship into a shared mission of care and dignity.
The response from the public was swift and heartwarming. Instagram users flooded the comments section with words of encouragement and praise.
Instagram user @bellazazali wrote: “MasyaaAllah tabarakallah. Just two days ago, I said in my heart that I hoped someone would help this uncle find a landed home. Subhanallah, the power of Allah — this uncle truly and sincerely loves his wife. Thank you so much, Caprice, for helping and using your platform so that all of us can come together to support him. This is the best content so far. Salute to you.”
Another user, @ateefa.mandarin, commented: “From this uncle’s story, we learn three things. First, that true love can last until paradise, InsyaAllah. Second, the importance of patience when facing trials. Third, the value of showing kindness to others. Thank you, Caprice.”
User @hafizhamids also praised Caprice saying “Allahuakbar. You made my day, Caprice. May all your efforts and kindness return to you and your family in the best of ways.”
Donations began pouring in, alongside offers of help, messages of hope and expressions of unity.
Caprice’s gesture gave the elderly couple a fresh start in life.
More than that, it sparked a wave of generosity, reminding Malaysians of the strength of compassion and the profound impact of helping others with a sincere heart.