Malaysia Airlines crew member marks 40-year career with daughter on flight

The Star

10 hours ago

Delilah (left) wishes her mother a retirement filled with good health, boundless joy, and exciting new adventures. Screengrabs: Iamdelilahzainal/TikTok
A video of veteran Malaysia Airlines cabin crew member Zuhaimi Hashim ending her 40-year career on a flight with her daughter by her side has gone viral.
The leading stewardess took her last walk down the aisle on the Sydney–Kuala Lumpur route, accompanied by her daughter, Delilah Zainal, who is also a Malaysia Airlines cabin crew member.
Zuhaimi Hashim (second from right) with her daughter Delilah Zainal (second from left) and fellow cabin crew members on a flight she will always treasure. Two days ago, Delilah shared a TikTok video capturing the special flight she took with her mother on the national carrier.
Delilah is seen putting a tiara with the words "Retired" on her mother, followed by a sash that read: "Officially Retired".
As she walked down the aisle, Zuhaimi grew emotional, wiping away tears as passengers applauded. Many also captured the heartfelt moment on their phones.
Delilah posted on her TikTok: "Congratulations on your retirement, Mom. After so many years of hard work, dedication and sacrifices you finally have time to relax, enjoy life and focus on yourself.
"I'm so proud of everything you've accomplished, not just in your career but in raising a family with so much love. May this new chapter be filled with good health, endless joy, and adventures you've always dreamed of."
Last night, Delilah posted another video of the family awaiting Zuhaimi's arrival at KLIA Terminal 1 in Sepang on her final flight from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur.
Zuhaimi (centre) is greeted by family members on her final flight. The video showed Zuhaimi getting emotional again as her children and grandchildren greeted her. She received another tiara, a flower bouquet, and a sash reading "Happy Retirement! LSS Zuhaimi Hashim".
The video has garnered thousands of likes and shares.
Social media users have praised the veteran cabin crew. @ArRitz69 wrote:
"OMG, your mom is one of a kind. I wish all of us Malaysians could show a true and remarkable spirit in our professions like her. Hats off to Pn Zuhaimi."
@Husam Inspires commented: "Malaysian cabin crew, especially MAS (Malaysia Airlines), are always the best, showcasing utmost skill and hospitality. I've ended up befriending many of them after just a few hours on a flight. Selamat bersara (Happy retirement)! It is indeed an emotional moment, and I wish you all the best in life."