“I’m Bringing Home Your Favourite Dish”

 

A food delivery rider in Kuala Lumpur had almost completed his job for the day and was excited to go back home and see his family, but unfortunately, fate had other plans. The rider collapsed by the road when delivering his last order, after telling his mum that he was coming home with her favourite dish. When the authorities checked his phone, they found his last message to his mum, telling the elderly about the meal plan with her favourite dish. “I am almost done with my work. I’m coming back home tonight with your favourite dish.”

 

Source: https://www.wikiimpact.com / The Rakyat Post

According to a viral Threads post, the mum and the son were staying at a low-cost flat (PPR) at that time, and the rider slept only three hours every day, working day and night just for one purpose. He was earning extra income to fund the treatment of his mother’s kidney disease. Despite his commitment, the post mentioned that the deceased rider never failed to contribute a little by donating to the mosque, as the family found a receipt for a RM10 donation to the mosque, which he never missed doing every week. It is also said that during his funeral, the neighbours and many other riders were present, and some shed their tears over the loss.  

Delivery riders work very hard, incentivised perhaps by their income (including tips). Do we appreciate them? Rain or shine, they deliver. And in most cases they are Malays. So, who says they don’t work hard? I am amazed at their dedication. 

I was blessed to work in a bumiputra environment with both bumis and non-bumis as my colleagues. And they worked equally hard. Its leadership and a reward mechanism that benefits all. When the institution failed to recognise their contribution, many left and I too left! No regrets. My colleagues attained high positions even as CEOs of major organisations. And I am pleased. In many cases, they follow the culture they are used to. 

The real issues are skirted by most politicians - cost of living and income inequalities. In small ways, we are changing even though politicians play their games! 

Reference:

“I’m bringing home your favourite dish” – KL Delivery Rider’s Final Text to His Mum Before Collapsing & Dying, Azri Azizan, World of Buzz, 6 November 2025