KUALA LUMPUR: A video showing a cleaner eating rice mixed with water by the roadside has drawn sympathy.
TikTok user Ben Ismail, who posted the video, said he met the cleaner during his break.
"When I asked him about it, he said he needs to send money back to his kampung.
"The cleaner smiled despite his situation. He even picked up the rice that fell.
"MasyaAllah, may he continue to be blessed with sustenance from Allah. Amin."
Netizens expressed sympathy for the cleaner in the video.
"I feel weak seeing this, tears flow automatically. May he be blessed with abundance of sustenance," TikTok user Oddy said.
"MasyaAllah, he is amazing. May Allah ease his burden," wrote another user.
Others expressed gratitude for what they have.
"Sometimes I feel ungrateful about food. Even if I have eggs, I complain. He has only rice and water. May Allah bless him," said user Scha.
"Remember, when we think we are having it hard, there are others out there who have it harder. Always be grateful," said user Aiko.