Free haircuts, oil change services draw crowds at 'Bakti Komuniti Madani' event
Ulo Barber owner Mohd Hilmi Hassan, 47, from Parit Jawa said he and his four workers were very busy as many people came for haircuts since the service started at 10am.
"By 12.15pm, we had already served over 60 people of different ages.
"We thought we would wrap up at noon, but had to extend the time because many were still waiting," he told Bernama at the event held at Taman Tun Sulaiman Ninam Shah.
Kampung Simpang Baba village chief Hussin Limat, 65, said the long wait was worth it, as the free haircut saved money and brought people together.
"I waited almost an hour because of the queue, but I think this is a very good programme.
"Even though it seems simple, it gives real benefits to the community," he said.
Mohd Muizzudin Mohd Nordin, 15, a student at SMK Agama Maahad Muar, said he arrived as early as 8am after learning about the free haircut service through a WhatsApp group.
"This free service really helps, especially for students like me.
"At a regular barber shop, it would cost around RM10 to RM20, so I didn't want to miss the chance.
"It's a great way to save and be presentable in time for National Month," he said.
Meanwhile, GiatMARA Bakri manager Affandi Abdul Rahim said all 60 bottles of engine oil allocated for the free oil change service were used up within two hours.
He said the service was carried out by eight GiatMARA trainees and attracted visitors of various races from across Muar.
In addition to a gotong-royong and kenduri rakyat, the Bakti Komuniti Madani programme, launched by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, also featured an e-sports tournament, asam pedas cooking competition, traditional games and lucky draws.
– Bernama
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