A heartwarming story about a Malaysian vendor offering discounted drinks to trash collectors has captured the attention of social media users, sparking widespread praise for her kind gesture.
The incident was anonymously shared by a woman to popular Facebook Page Mama Club.
In the post, she recounted her lunch break visit to a bustling food street near her workplace, where she encountered the thoughtful act by a Malay vendor.
Paid different price for same drinks
The vendor sold a variety of dishes, including nasi lemak, Malay pastries, fried snacks, and beverages.
While choosing her food, the woman observed two transactions.
A neatly dressed office worker purchased a blue jelly drink for RM3. Shortly after, two trash collectors bought the same drink but were charged only RM1 each.
Perplexed by the price difference, the trash collectors double-checked with the vendor, who assured them the RM1 price was correct.
Overjoyed, they bought two more drinks and left with smiles on their faces.
Give discount as ‘token of appreciation’
Curious, the woman asked the vendor why the drinks were priced differently. The vendor explained, “The normal price is RM3, but their work is tough, and the weather is so hot. I wanted to give them a small discount as a gesture of appreciation.”
The woman was deeply moved by the vendor’s response. She admired how the vendor not only showed kindness but also preserved the workers’ dignity by subtly offering the discount.
In times like these, when everyone is struggling, helping others within your means is heartwarming. I wish this Kakak a lifetime of peace and happiness,” she wrote.
Wins praises online
The post quickly went viral on the Facebook page “MamaClub,” garnering over 9.2k likes and 120 comments at press time.
Netizens lauded the vendor’s generosity, with many calling her a hero in everyday life.
Some users also expressed their intention to support such vendors, calling them role models for the community.
“Acts of kindness like this are quite common at stalls run by our Malay friends,” one wrote.
“Indeed, I’ve also seen cleaners buying food from Malay stalls, and the owners wouldn’t take their money. Such warm-hearted stall owners.”
“Once, during lunch, I bought food from a Malay roadside stall but realized I didn’t have enough money after taking the food. To my surprise, the vendor said it was okay and treated me to the meal,” another wrote.
