Malaysian comedian Amir Raja Lawak just lately purchased a new Perodua Alza with the savings he made from selling corn drinks by the roadside.
Amir, whose actual title is Mohammad Amirullah Azmi, fortunately shared his success in an Instagram publish on Feb 2.
“Alhamdulillah, that is my blessing for 2023. Many because of those that supported Air Jagung Amirreka HQ (the title of Amir’s corn drink enterprise). This is barely attainable due to your honest assist and belief in me,” he wrote.
Despite being showered with praises, the 34-year-old remained humble and defined that his “achievement” was a results of over 5 years’ price of exhausting work within the hawker enterprise.
“Honestly, I nonetheless really feel shy about individuals saying that my story has develop into an inspiration for them. I’m only a regular man … I by no means got down to be an inspiration for anybody.
“I’ve been on this enterprise since 2017, and I attempt to keep the merchandise I promote as individuals could have a tough time maintaining if we maintain altering merchandise,” he informed mStar, The Star‘s Malay language information portal.
Amir revealed that he positioned the order for his car – which was retailed at nearly RM80,000 – seven months earlier.
“I wished to get a customized quantity plate which is AME12, however the value would have reached as much as lots of of 1000’s.
“I nonetheless can’t afford to purchase a car with that type of value. Plus, the (customised) quantity plate is already owned by another person,” the Marabahaya Underground star stated.
Additionally, Amir shared that the explanation he purchased a multipurpose car (MPV) is as a result of it was extra handy for household journeys and in addition for his enterprise.
He additionally admitted that he most well-liked dwelling a easy life and didn’t discover it needed to purchase luxurious issues regardless of his enterprise turning into more and more profitable.
“I’m not a millionaire and have been dwelling a easy life even from earlier than. I’ve by no means considered following the luxurious life-style path.
“I even have just a few brokers in my enterprise. It’s extra handy for me to handle issues that approach if an performing gig comes up,” he concluded.