By South China Morning Post | Created at 2024-10-23 01:04:33 | Updated at 2024-10-23 03:24:18
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A cleaner in Malaysia has devoted 27 years to his job without taking a day off to support his family, successfully raising children who have become a judge, a doctor, and an engineer.
Abu Bakar, now 70, originally hails from Bangladesh, having left his hometown 31 years ago in search of work in Malaysia.
In an interview with Humans of Kuala Lumpur, a Malaysian media outlet, he recalled hearing about abundant job opportunities in Malaysia and his willingness to take on work that others were hesitant to perform.
Over the years, Bakar has worked seven days a week without taking a single day off.
He consistently sent most of his earnings back to Bangladesh to support his children’s education and living expenses.
While his salary has not been disclosed, the employment website Indeed reports that the average monthly salary for a cleaner in Malaysia is about 1,640 ringgit (US$400).
