When times get tough, neighbours step up.
Over the weekend, Malaysians found a creative way to show love and solidarity to Indonesians, by sending food directly to them using the Grab app.
How they did it
All it took was a few simple steps — changing the GrabFood location to Jakarta, placing an order with the drop-off point set (such as a hotel lobby), and then telling the driver to either keep the meal or pass it on to others in need.
Screenshots shared online show M’sians placing orders from restaurants in Jakarta and instructing drivers to treat the food as a form of charity.
Drivers’ heartfelt responses
The small act of kindness made a big difference.
One rider replied:
Coincidentally, I haven’t eaten since the afternoon. Thank you so much for this blessing.”
Another wrote:
May your blessings and livelihood flow smoothly.”
Screenshots of these exchanges quickly went viral, moving netizens who praised the simple yet powerful way Malaysians extended a hand across borders.
The initiative sparked a wave of online posts, with Malaysians proudly sharing their GrabFood receipts and encouraging others to do the same.
“Done! Thank you to those who shared this. May Indonesia recover soon,” one wrote.
For many, it wasn’t just about food — it was about reminding Indonesians that in difficult times, they are not alone.
