Nasi Lemak hero? Patron saves beloved stall from closure
SHAH ALAM - Facing crippling rent arrears and dwindling customers, a beloved nasi lemak stall in Kulai found a knight in shining armor - Sunny Coco, a loyal patron since childhood.
For over five decades, this family-run gem, with its authentic flavors and treasured memories, had been a culinary cornerstone of the community.
But change brought shadows.
A warning letter from the building management and declining patronage, a consequence of altered bus routes, left the elderly owner, lovingly known as "Mak Cik," on the brink of tears.
A year's worth of unpaid rent threatened to shut down the stall, a cultural treasure.
Sunny Coco, however, refused to let history disappear.
Stepping in, he settled the outstanding rent and vowed to keep the stall running.
"I'll ensure they continue their business," he said, stressing the stall's heritage and the lack of government support for the single mother who owned it.
He took to social media, his voice choked with emotion as he recalled the stall's vibrant past, fueled by the now-defunct bus stop nearby.
He vowed to cover a year's rent, an act of love for the three-generation legacy and its economic woes brought on by the altered routes.
More importantly, Sunny Coco's intervention became a call to action.
He urged the government to step in and offer sustained support, not just for this beloved stall but for local businesses like it - the lifeblood of communities.
