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A video of an elderly man in Malaysia doing GrabFood delivery during this fasting month has gone viral, garnering sympathy from netizens.
In the TikTok video posted on Friday (Apr. 14), the hunchbacked old man can be seen picking up an item from a delivery pick-up point.
Screenshot via hazwanhfiz on TikTok.
Only takes breaks to perform his prayers
The man recording the video asked: "Uncle, are you doing alright?"
The old man thanked him and explained that he was on the way to make a delivery nearby.
He said he had spent his day making several deliveries from various locations.
Screenshot via hazwanhfiz on TikTok.
The man recording the video then asked: "Will you be breaking fast at home?"
The old man said that he will break his fast at a prayer hall which provides food and beverages.
"After breaking my fast, I will continue with work," he said.
He added that he wasn't planning on taking any off days this Ramadan, and that he will only take breaks during the day to perform his prayers.
He then slowly walked away to continue his delivery.
Screenshot via hazwanhfiz on TikTok.
The TikTok video was accompanied by the caption:
"I pity this uncle. Yet at the same time, I'm jealous of his determination.
Despite his hunched back, he still travels around KL to earn a living this fasting month. May all his affairs be eased.
If you live at Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas, you must have seen this legendary uncle around."
Here's the video on TikTok:
@hazwanhfiz Kesian pada masa yang sama cemburu dengan semangat pakcik Grabfood ni. Dalam bongkok² dia pun satu KL dia pusing cari rezeki bulan puasa ni.. Moga dipermudah segala urusan beliau. Yang biasa duduk di Mont Kiara & Sri Hartamas mesti biasa jumpa pakcik 'legend' ni. #Grabfood #MontKiara #SriHartamas ♬ original sound - Jayhadee®️
Has apparently been doing delivery for two years
The video has gained over 665,000 views in a day.
Most netizens in the comment section expressed their sympathy for the old man and prayed for his safety.
Some also offered their best wishes and hoped that he would earn enough money for the things he needs.
One commenter claimed that the old man, who is now 70 years old, has been working as a GrabFood delivery rider for two years.
"Hope the uncle's two sons have started working already," the comment stated.
Another commenter claimed he had once struck up a conversation with the old man.
"He writes down his customer's address on a piece of paper so that he can remember it easily. He's a strong man," the comment said.
Top images via hazwanhfiz on TikTok.