Malaysian robbery victim repatriated
- Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2016/03/22/malaysian-robbery-victim-repatriated-464091
- Friday, March 25, 2016
- By Reynaldo G. Navales
A MALAYSIAN tourist, who lost his passport and money in a heist, was repatriated through the help of village officials in Angeles City.
Dom Jang, a Malaysian national who frequently visits the country, was staying at a hotel in Clark Freeport before the robbery happened.
Balibago Chairman Rodelio “Tony” Mamac said Dom lost his personal documents, cash, ATM cards, and other belongings.
“According to him, he stayed in a P3,000 per night hotel inside Clark. He is a frequent visitor in our country. Two weeks ago, he lost everything except for his passport and laptop which he left in his hotel room,” Mamac said.
Dom could not withdraw cash from his bank and go back to Malaysia, according to Mamac.
“He also lost his [plane] ticket and he no longer had money for his daily needs,” the village chief added.
Dom decided to pawn his laptop to settle his hotel bills and asked a waitress friend to let him stay temporarily at her father’s house at Xevera Subdivision.
“For two weeks, he lives in pain, agony, and frustration and he had nobody to lean on. He even came to a point of ending his life,” Mamac said.
A few days after the incident, Dom decided to attend a mass at the Immaculate Concepcion Church in Balibago where he made a confession to the parish priest.
After revealing his ordeal, Dom was assisted by the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), headed by Mamac’s wife Thess.
“One of the ladies gave him P140 to buy his food. My wife Tess called me and advised Mr. Dom to see me,” Mamac said.
After two days, Mamac said Dom was able to secure documents required by the victim’s bank.
“Within two days, we were able to help him and produce all necessary documents for the bank and travel back to Malaysia,” the village chief added.
Netizens lauded Mamac and the church leaders for assisting the Malaysian national.