A GrabFood delivery rider in Malaysia was overcome with emotion after a mechanic waived all repair fees upon learning that the rider had earned just RM7 (about S$2) for the entire day.
The touching encounter was shared on TikTok by influencer and mechanic Abang Minyak Hitam Jalanan, and has since drawn widespread attention for its display of kindness and empathy.
Upon arriving at the scene near IKEA Damansara in Selangor, the mechanic found the rider sitting on the kerb, with his motorcycle parked by the roadside.
As seen in the footage, he opened his toolbox and began working on the motorcycle, which had suffered a mechanical issue.
Source: @minyakhitamjalanan_ on TikTok
When the rider later tried to settle the repair costs, the mechanic waved him off, saying there was no need for any payment.
The rider was visibly overwhelmed and broke down in tears, prompting the mechanic to comfort him with a brief pat on the back and a hug.
Source: @minyakhitamjalanan_ on TikTok
Explaining what happened, the mechanic said the incident took place at around 5pm.
He had been on his way home to collect engine oil when he received a distressed call from the GrabFood rider.
The rider told him that his motorcycle chain had become jammed in the rear sprocket while he was travelling along the Damansara-Puchong Expressway.
Several passers-by had stopped earlier to help, but none were able to fix the issue.
After requesting the rider’s location and photos of the problem, the mechanic headed over.
Upon inspection, the mechanic found that the jammed chain had caused the rider to fall from his motorcycle.
Fortunately, there were no vehicles behind him at the time of the incident.
As repairs were underway, the rider suggested removing the chain so that a friend could tow the motorcycle home, explaining that he had already bought replacement parts but did not have time to install them.
While working on the bike, the mechanic noticed that the brake pads were severely worn down and decided to replace them as well.
Source: @minyakhitamjalanan_ on TikTok
A few minutes later, the rider was seen calling his wife, believed to be to arrange a bank transfer to pay for the repairs.
He also shared that he had only managed to complete two delivery orders that day, each paying RM3.50 (S$1), bringing his total earnings to just RM7.
After replacing the brake pads and fixing the chain and other components, the mechanic told the rider that the entire service would be free of charge, using donated funds he had received earlier.
The two shared a brief embrace before the rider mounted his motorcycle and continued on his way.
Following the video’s circulation online, many netizens took to the comments section to praise the mechanic for his generosity and compassion.
Among them was the official TikTok account of the popular Malaysian animated film ‘Papa Pipi Zola’, which wished the rider well and thanked the mechanic for his sincere help.
Translation: May everything be eased for the Grab rider, and thank you, sir, for your sincere help.
Source: TikTok
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Featured image adapted from @minyakhitamjalanan_ on TikTok.