Single mother seeks help after fallen trees damage century-old family home [WATCH]

KUALA KRAI: A single mother and her daughter were left shaken after their nearly 100-year-old family home in Kampung Chenulang here was damaged when two trees fell on it during a storm on Thursday.

Rozilawani Mohamad Nor, 58, said the incident occurred at 6.10pm during heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds.

She said she was at home with her daughter, Izwani Che Wan Johari, 30, when they were startled by the sound of trees crashing down.

"Two trees, a bachang and a durian tree behind the house, fell and damaged the living room and bedroom.

"Villagers and firefighters helped cut and remove the branches that had fallen onto the house.

"Since then, we have been sleeping cautiously as we fear something could happen, especially when it rains heavily or strong winds blow," she said.

Earlier, Cempaka Merah Asnaf Society chairman Che Norhayati Mohamed visited Rozilawani to check on her condition and assess her needs.

Rozilawani said the condition of the nearly century-old family home was already worrying, with its structure deteriorating and parts of the wooden floor rotting.

"Things are more difficult because I do not have enough money to repair the damaged roof and structure.

"My health has also limited my ability to earn an income. I suffer from gout, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, while the right side of my body sometimes feels numb due to nerve problems.

"I used to earn an income by tapping rubber trees, but I had to stop about four years ago because of my health," she said.

She hoped individuals or organisations would come forward to help repair the damaged sections of the house to ensure the safety of her family.