Tough-as-nails uncle serves mouthwatering cuisine from the car bonnet for two decades

Focus Malaysia

06-06-2025

IF THE golden generation could succeed in their endeavour, what do the young and able-bodied ones have to say as an excuse?
A 76 year old uncle, recently, drew the attention of the cyberspace for his low-cost food operation, in the bonnet of his rundown car.
From the perspective of the law, this is questionable. However, Muhammad Bin Syarif has already been operating for two decades, claiming that he was never disturbed by the municipal council officers.
'They do not disturb. When they come, I leave,' Syarif, who is also known as Wak Usop said.
Muhammad Bin Syarif serves village cuisines, from a wide range of curry, asam pedas, cut sausage, fish sambal and more.
'Orang majlis tak kacau, tapi kalau diorang datang saya pergi..' – Wak Usop, 76 tahun.
Umur bukan penghalang, semoga sihat selalu pakcik 🥹 pic.twitter.com/x1KMHdkzhu
— kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) June 4, 2025
Netizens @kamaghul who brought the video to light said age was not an obstacle and wished him good health. Unsurprisingly, many netizens also found his efforts commendable.
'This uncle is easy. When the authorities come to disturb, he himself will leave. He knows that the country has rules. It is fine to do business, but do not provoke,' said @Fhxx96.
@KellyLing80 claimed she had tried his food and it was not only delicious, but the price was good too.
'It looks delicious, but I am concerned that cockroaches and other insects may enter. I hope he closes it. When people want to take it, then open it up,' said @ddhmddd.
However, @_Bananaee said what matters was that he had his Typhoid injection and health card.
'Later someone will report on Wak Usop. Trust my words,' said @achik_jerr hinting at some bad apples who are undoubtedly jealous of his success.
'If they want to disturb, go to Taman Shamelin,' said @suffyz.
Perhaps the Taman Shamelin area has many illegal street stalls which have been causing inconvenience to the residents for @suffyz to suggest this.
Also, @syfreeze pointed out that this was the right concept when it comes to doing business by the side of the road.
He noted some illegal street stalls that turned into road obstacles or litter the area with their stuff.
However, @fumi0072 who watched the video lamented the fact that nowadays, even those who have retired have to work.
He claimed there are many of the golden generation who continued doing business or working in kiosks in the mall.
According to @fumi0072 , the cost of living is high now. His comment ended with a chilling note, stating that in 10 years time, it will be the norm to see the retirees working. —June 6, 2025
Main image: @kamaghul