This Grab Rider Bought a RM1.4 Million Villa by Crossing Borders and Delivering Food
Delivering Food, Building Wealth — The Afiq Zayany Story
While many dismiss food delivery as unstable or unsustainable, Afiq Zayany has rewritten the narrative. Far from being another gig worker scraping by, Afiq now lives in a two-story golf villa in Johor Bahru worth RM1.4 million — all from riding a motorcycle and delivering food.
He’s not an influencer. He’s not selling crypto. He’s simply hustling hard with a plan.
RM20,000+ Monthly — By Delivering 25 Orders a Day
Here’s the reality: Afiq earns around S$200 (RM660) each day by completing about 25 deliveries in Singapore within 6 to 7 hours.
That adds up to S$6,000–S$7,000 a month, or more than RM20,000, tax-free.
It’s a number that rivals mid-tier corporate salaries — with no meetings, no bosses, and no corporate ladder.
Why Singapore for Work, Malaysia for Home?
Afiq lives in Johor Bahru, where his earnings stretch significantly further.
While RM1.4 million in Singapore might get you a small condo or a parking lot, the same amount in JB buys you a villa with a golf course view and a three-car garage.
Every day, Afiq crosses the Causeway into Singapore, completes his delivery route, and then heads back home — maximising income while minimising living costs.
It’s Not Easy — 250KM a Day and Endless Traffic
This isn’t some TikTok fairy tale. Afiq is brutally honest about the effort involved.
He rides over 250 kilometers daily, facing extreme weather, border queues, and constant road risk.
“It’s either scorching hot or you’ll get drenched. You have to stay alert the whole time. This is a high-risk job. Seven hours a day minimum — sometimes more,” he says.
Kindness Keeps Him Going — One Snack at a Time
Despite the grind, Afiq finds encouragement in small acts of kindness. Some customers leave snacks and drinks outside their doors for riders like him.
Those simple gestures are powerful reminders that there’s humanity even in hustle culture.
Not Luck, But Grit — How He Beat the Gig Work Stereotype
Afiq’s success isn’t from viral fame or gimmicks. It’s about discipline, daily action, and a clear goal.
He turned a job many view as a last resort into a lucrative, long-term career path.
“This isn’t temporary if you treat it seriously,” Afiq explains.
He’s proof that the gig economy can work — but only if you work it hard, smart, and with intention.
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Source: YouTube – Afiq Zayany
By Tarziman — 3/07/2025, 02:15PM
