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Kota Kinabalu: In an era where fear and uncertainty often overshadow our interactions with strangers, a recent TikTok video has emerged as a heartwarming example of how small acts of kindness can make a difference.

Recently, a TikTok user shared her experience at a McDonald’s outlet in Malaysia.

The TikTok user said a man approached when she was standing by a restroom and adjusting her hair in front of a mirror.

“I felt panicked as he was selling pens and asking me to buy them," she says in the video.

“Given the current state of the world, I was apprehensive about helping, but I told him I had no cash and would not give money, though I offered to buy him a burger instead.

“He agreed. I went to the counter, ordered the burger he wanted, paid for it, and then returned to my table."

The video captures the man, dressed in a yellow plaid shirt, standing by the counter as he waited for the meal.

He is later seen sitting alone at a table while eating the burger. 

“I was glad I could help, but it’s a reminder for everyone—especially women—to stay safe and be cautious of your surroundings at all times,” the TikTok user concludes.