Despite criticism for his role as a cleaner in Singapore, a 25-year-old Malaysian remains unfazed.
He earns a respectable RM8005 monthly and views his job as a blessing despite initial concerns about societal perceptions.
Shahril Nizam Suhaimi, who hails from Johor, started working in Singapore three years ago, leaving a restaurant assistant position behind.
His decision to work across the border was driven by the need to save for his wedding, leading him to commute daily from Johor.
“I was worried about being seen as a low-level worker, but this job is the best way for me to earn a living,” he shared with Harian Metro.
“People sometimes doubt my job because I scored 5As in my SPM,” he added.
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Persistent Encouragement Fuels His Perseverance
Yet, he remains proud of his achievements, emphasizing the value of earning an honest living.
Despite the scepticism, Shahril Nizam’s family has been his unwavering support, encouraging him to persevere.
He begins his workday at 5 AM, travelling to Pulau Bukom to clean and maintain office spaces.
He recently shared a TikTok video of himself hard at work, diligently cleaning the office with mops, but the video was later deleted.
“Here, people treat us with respect, sharing food and sometimes even tipping us,” he said, highlighting the positive aspects of his job.
