Son honours father who worked 25 years as a cleaner to support family
KAJANG: "Since I was young, I have never been ashamed of my father's job as a cleaner. In fact, I am proud because it is noble work," said 25-year-old Mohamad Zulfithri Mohd Johari.
Kajang: Young journalist Mohamad Zulfithri Mohd Johari, aged 25, expressed his admiration for his father's 25-year career as a cleaner at Gunung Semanggol Rest and Service Area in Perak. Zulfithri, an executive officer at a ministry, recently shared a photo of him with his parents, Hasmawati Abdul Hamid, 50, and Mohd Johari Shafie, 51, on TikTok.
He acknowledged his father's hard work, which allowed him to achieve success and emphasized that every job is noble when it provides a halal income. Zulfithri's father also supplemented his income through side jobs, such as repairing motorcycle tyres and collecting aluminium cans. The son, a graduate of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, credited his father's advice to work hard as the motivation for his academic achievements.
As the eldest child, Zulfithri aspired to bring his parents joy, including allowing them to perform the pilgrimage in Mecca. He urged others not to feel ashamed of their parents' occupations, stating that every job can be honorable when it's beneficial and honest.
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