A heartwarming TikTok video of a food delivery rider, believed to be a mute person with disabilities (OKU), has struck a chord with Malaysians online.
In the video, the rider was seen standing by the roadside, communicating with someone via sign language during a phone call.
His dedication to earning a living despite the challenges quickly captured the admiration of netizens.
A real-life Babah moment
The TikTok user who shared the clip couldn’t help but draw a comparison to the popular Malaysian movie Babah, which features themes of resilience and determination.
Many others in the comments agreed, calling the rider’s spirit inspiring.
@delladellonofficial ‘Rahsia Tuhan’ Saya minta maaf record Abang. Tapi saya sangat terharu apabila Abang bekerja keras, dan semangat luar biasa tabah2 lagi dengan fyp movie ‘BABAH’ macam kena la dgn Abang. Kebetulan masa ni Abang di sebelah saya. Saya sebagai manusia biasa doa kan Abang senantiasa di limpahi rezeki. Saya juga tidak tahu bahasa isyarat yang Abang tengah bercakap ni. Saya ingin belajar… 🙏🏻🥹 Apapun saya doakan Abang di limpahi rezeki, sihat selalu, sentiasa di bawah lindungan Allah swt & di rahmati oleh Allah swt 🤲🏻🤍 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #babah #rahsiatuhannohsalleh ♬ original sound – officialnohsalleh
Many netizens voiced their admiration for OKU delivery riders and shared concerns about how some customers neglect to check rider details, leading to delays for those who cannot communicate verbally.
Others recounted their own touching experiences, like encountering riders with physical disabilities, which left them feeling both guilty and inspired.
One user recalled unintentionally overloading an armless rider with a big order and feeling immense regret afterward.
