{
  "id": 366917,
  "title": "Cashier pays RM18 shortfall for mother’s groceries, leaving her touched by kindness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/cashier-pays-rm18-shortfall-for-mothers-groceries-leaving-her-touched",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T10:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/125997/cashier-pays-rm18-shortfall-for-mothers-groceries-leaving-her-touched-by-kindness"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eva Asheeny had visited a 99 Speedmart outlet to purchase essential items for her young child, including milk, diapers, bread and instant noodles. She had used her RM100 credit from her MyKad to make the purchase. However, Eva's child had outgrown her current size of diapers, and she needed to buy XXL-sized ones instead. The brand she had chosen for the larger diapers was not eligible for the credit scheme, leading to a total bill of RM118.\n\nWithout any additional cash on hand, Eva approached the cashier, Nurul, to see if she could remove two cheaper items from her purchase. Unfortunately, the supervisor was not available, and removing the items would take some time. When Eva noticed that the total was RM18 short of the amount she had paid using her credit, she thanked the kind cashier, Nurul, for offering to cover the shortfall. Despite Nurul clarifying that the balance was RM18 and not RM1.80, she still agreed to help the distressed mother.\n\nGrateful for the unexpected kindness, Eva returned to the store with her husband to present a gift to Nurul for her generous act. The act of compassion, as shared by Eva on Threads, has garnered attention online, with many praising the small gesture as an example of everyday compassion that can make a significant difference, particularly during moments of need. The story highlights the positive impact of acts of kindness in ordinary situations.",
  "summary": "A MOTHER was left touched after a cashier at a 99 Speedmart outlet stepped in to pay the RM18 shortfall on her grocery bill when she realised she did not have enough money to complete her purchase. Eva Asheeny shared the moment on Threads, saying the...",
  "key_points": [
    "Eva Asheeny purchases groceries totaling RM118 with RM100 MyKad credit",
    "Cashier Nurul covers RM18 shortfall without additional cash",
    "Eva returns to store to gift Nurul for her compassionate act"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The cashier's decision to cover the RM18 shortfall shows that small acts of kindness by individuals in service roles can make a significant difference in people's lives during moments of need.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}