Just last week, the SPM examination results have been released nationwide and for those who have just obtained their results, many would choose to take the opportunity to take a break and figure out if they’d like to continue their tertiary studies. However, for this SPM graduate, he had chosen to start a small business selling Nasi Lemak.
18yo M’sian suffering from heart disease runs nasi lemak business to support his aunt
According to local newspaper NST, an 18-year-old SPM graduate, Ahmad Awaluddin Idris has decided to dedicate his time into his Nasi Lemak business. After losing his mother to a lung infection when he was 10 and his father when he was only 2 years old, Ahmad was taken in by his aunt, Surani Ariffin, affectionately known as Mak Yang to him.
Source: Harian Metro
It was reported that his aunt operates a small eatery in front of her house and Ahmad has been helping around since he was 12 years old. Unfortunately, a recent accident has left his aunt with a broken leg, causing her to be unable to work. Seeing that their livelihoods have been affected by his aunt’s accident, Ahmad then made the decision to take matters into his own hands and cook every morning.
“I want to repay her kindness.”
Diagnosed with congenital heart disease (a hole in the heart), and airway abnormalities, Ahmad’s resilience and dedication has given him the strength to work hard and repay his aunt for her kindness. Despite having to head to Penang every two to six months for his routine checkups, Ahmad remains resilient and works hard to support his aunt.
Source: Harian Metro
Speaking to Harian Metro, Ahmad reveals that him and his family resides at Rumah Awam Fasa 1 in Padang Rengas and sells his Nasi Lemak at a petrol station 100 meters away from their house. Waking up as early as 3am, the hardworking young man would start preparing around 150 packets of Nasi Lemak and sell them for RM1.20.
“I want to repay my aunt’s kindness, she has taken care of me so well”, he said.
Additional to that, Ahmad who has successfully passed all his SPM subjects intends to further his studies in entrepreneurial studies as he has interest in business.
Those who wish to lend a helping hand to Ahmad Awaluddin can contact him at 017-5514851.
All the best in your upcoming ventures Ahmad!
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