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Grieving mum of Malaysian teen murder victim thanks King and Queen for support

Wong Lee Ping, the grieving mother of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, whose brutal murder on October 14 shocked Malaysia, has expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of community support, describing it as a beacon of light in our darkest hour.

“We are truly touched and humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and presence from all of you during this painful period. Your care has been a light in our darkest days,” Wong expressed in a touching message shared on social media following her daughter’s final farewell ceremony on Monday.

The message, which accompanied an AI-generated video of Yap smiling and waving goodbye, underscored the family’s mix of “grief and gratitude”.

She also acknowledged the presence and comfort offered by members of parliament and members of all communities, regardless of race and background, who stood by the family to honour her daughter’s memory.

“Every gesture, big or small, will forever be remembered by our family. Your support gave us strength, your presence brought comfort, and your prayers helped us carry on,” Wong concluded in her post.

Social Media Asia Editor