With the economy still in a state of lethargy post-Covid, ordinary Malaysians have been left with no choice but to find all manner of different ways in order to make ends meet, whether if its through budgeting or starting small businesses to supplement their income. And for one Malaysian mother of two, she decided to do so by establishing a humble venture of her own to earn a living and support her family’s expenses.
Local netizen urges M’sians to support Penang woman selling RM1.00 nasi lemak
Local netizen M Shiva Nair recently took to sharing his encounter with her, after coming across the woman and her two children manning their small stall outside the Maybank branch in Simpang Ampat, Penang. Two photographs accompanied his post, one indicating the location of where her stall is located, and another showing her packets of nasi lemak, each selling for the paltry sum of just RM1.00.
“I urge the residents living in this area and others close to it to come and support this woman’s small business during the month of Ramadan, for the sake of helping her earn a living for herself and her children.” he wrote.
In speaking with Wau Post, Shiva shares that through conversation with the woman, he came to learn that her husband is a factory worker, and that they currently live in a rented home.
Thanks to his post, which quickly gained viral attention over social media, he adds that the woman has seen an uptick in business, and has also received many financial contributions from Malaysians of all walks of life, even those who are currently living abroad.
Help came from all across the country
And in a truly welcomed development, a local Ramadan bazaar in the Simpang Ampat area has also offered the woman a small lot from which she may operate from at no cost to jump start her business. Better still, a Chinese businessperson has invited her to set up a permanent stall at his premises, from which she could sell her food!
Speaking on the experience, Shiva said that he was touched by the show of unity and generosity that Malaysians displayed, especially with how willing they were to lend a hand when it was most in need.
For those who are hoping to show her business some support, you may visit her stall at the following address:
- Address: In-front of Maybank Simpang Ampat, 1637 & 1638, Jalan Bukit Tambun, Simpang Ampat, 14100 Seberang Perai Selatan, Pulau Pinang
- Operating hours: 4.00pm to 11.00pm
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