BUKIT MERTAJAM: The grieving mother of the woman who was killed in a tragic accident here wants justice to be served on those responsible.
Lim Sheau Ling, 42, is calling for legal action against the truck driver and the company involved.
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Her 21-year-old daughter, Lee Zi Rou, was killed when a container fell from a lorry and crushed the car she was in on Jalan Bukit Tengah at 9.30am on Wednesday (Nov 13).
"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.
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 (Socso).
The victim, Lee, was known for her kindness and dedication, often taking on part-time jobs to help support her family.
Lee managed to call her mother before she died, saying, "Mummy, it hurts so much, please help me."
Lim rushed to the scene but Lee had died by the time she arrived.
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"I can still hear her voice in my head," Lim said.
Lee's aunt, who is close to the family, said the death had deeply affected the whole family.
"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 Socso contributor since October 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 would also receive counselling and free legal services.
Lee will be cremated at the Berapit Crematorium on Sunday (Nov 17). – Bernama
