Honest trash collector returns RM115,659

Honest trash collector returns RM115,659

Yang (left) returning the money to Lin (right)
An honest trash collector in Taiwanreturned NT1.1mil (RM115,659) which she picked up from the street to the owner.

Yang Huang Mu-dan, 67, also refused to take the three-per cent reward she was entitled to.

However, after much persuasion, she agreed totake a NT$3,000 (RM315) ang pow.

"I have not seen so much money before.If I take it, I would feel guilty for the rest of my life.

"The person who lost it must be very anxious," said Yang of Yilan, whoearns a monthly household income ofabout NT$50,000 (RM5,254).

Her honesty has been highly praised by the police and her neighbours, most of whomsaid that Yang had made them proud.

Yang is respected for her honesty

Yang, who only received primary education, has beentakings care of her six children alone after her husband died 25 years ago.

On Saturday morning, after collecting some recyclable items from the market, shefound the bag containing the cash.

In an attempt to return the money, she rushed to the nearest police station, where she met the anxious accountant - identified only as Lin.

Lin said she was to have banked in the takings of her workplace. But as she walked to the car, her phone rang, so she placed the bag on the boot.

After answering the call, she drove away, completelyforgettingabout the bag.

The 37-year-old woman drove forabout 1km before she realised what she had done.

Shethanked Yang repeatedly.
Source: Apple Daily

Published Jan 24 2011

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