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Sinar Daily
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
MAS veteran ends 40-year career with heartfelt send-off from daughter
On her final flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, Zuhaimi made her last 'walk of honour', with Delilah by her side. Emotions ran high as Malaysia Airlines Leading Stewardess (LSS) or chief flight attendant, Zuhaimi Hashim ended her remarkable 40-year career with a farewell unlike any other. Photo: TikTok KUALA LUMPUR – Emotions ran high as Malaysia Airlines Leading Stewardess (LSS) or chief flight attendant, Zuhaimi Hashim ended her remarkable 40-year career with a farewell unlike any other. She celebrated in the skies alongside her daughter, Delilah Zainal. On her final flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, Zuhaimi made her 'walk of honour', with Delilah by her side. Three days ago, Delilah had shared a TikTok video capturing the special in-flight tribute. In the clip, she crowned her mother with a tiara reading 'retired' and draped her with a sash that read 'officially retired', showing a loving gesture to honour years of dedication. As Zuhaimi walked through the aircraft aisle for the last time, she struggled to hold back tears. Passengers applauded warmly, while many recorded the poignant moment on their phones. 'Congratulations on your retirement, mum. After so many years of hard work, dedication and sacrifices for the job, you finally have time to rest, enjoy life and focus on yourself. 'I am so proud of all your achievements — not just in your career but also in raising our family with so much love. 'May this new chapter be filled with good health, boundless happiness and the adventures you have always dreamed of,' she shared. The celebrations didn't end in the air. The following evening, Zuhaimi arrived at Terminal 1, KLIA, from her final Phuket-Kuala Lumpur flight to find her family waiting with open arms. She celebrated in the skies alongside her daughter, Delilah Zainal. Photo: TikTok They greeted her with another tiara, a bouquet of flowers and a sash reading 'Selamat Bersara! LSS Zuhaimi Hashim'. Social media users, including fellow airline crew, were deeply moved by the touching farewell. Many praised Zuhaimi's youthful appearance, noting she looked far younger than her age. 'I thought she was 40, turns out she's retiring after long service for 40 years! Wow,' wrote Kaytinnie. '40 years of service and now you can have fun with children and grandchildren. Happy retirement Kak Zu,' said Sis Ojet. 'Alhamdulillah retiring in good health. Maintain,' shared zaharidazahari. 'Even at 60 she looks fit and healthy,' commented ApplemintGummy. 'One of the best chief flight attendants I have ever flown with. Alhamdulillah, I had the chance to fly together for a trip to Auckland a few months ago. Wishing the best for Kak Zu!' wrote Megat Farezi. 'Happy retirement Kak Zue. Still maintain beauty,' posted Norzila Abdullah. 'Granny doesn't age at all!' added Farah Elina. More Like This
The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Malaysia Airlines crew member marks 40-year career with daughter on flight
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."
