{
  "id": 15323675,
  "title": "How grit, Malaysian kindness turned struggling delivery rider into a successful burger entrepreneur [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/how-grit-malaysian-kindness-turned-struggling-delivery-rider-into-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T23:46:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/sunday-vibes/2026/10/1557841/how-grit-malaysian-kindness-turned-struggling-delivery-rider"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A story emerged of a humble delivery rider whose kindness and grit transformed him into a successful burger entrepreneur in Malaysia. Ganesh Moorthy, the 34-year-old founder of Burger Ji Legend, captured hearts with his politeness and work ethic when he was just a delivery rider. In 2019, he was featured in the New Straits Times for his inspiring journey.\n\nGanesh's burgers were colorful and diverse, ranging from matcha and mac and cheese burgers to cili padi and crispy chicken burgers. His menu even included unique creations such as the pappadom burger and pickle burger. His wife, Anneseletta Peter, was his first taste-tester and helped him refine his ideas based on customer feedback.\n\nBorn to a taxi driver father, Ganesh's life took a tragic turn when he was only six months old as his mother passed away. He grew up with his grandparents and eventually an uncle, all while living on coffee and tea. Education was not a priority, and he left school before Form Two. He began working various odd jobs, from carrying goods for lorry drivers to cleaning toilets and wiping tables at a fast-food restaurant. Despite earning only RM2.80 an hour, he held the position of manager at the restaurant, demonstrating his strong work ethic.\n\nHowever, his life took a downturn when he was thrown out of his family home for pursuing his entrepreneurial dream. Despite the hardships, Ganesh continued to seek out work opportunities, even venturing into multi-level marketing. His determination paid off when he finally found success with his burger stall in Puchong, turning a once-humble dream into a thriving business.",
  "summary": "ANYTHING, it seems, can go between two buns.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "How sheer grit and the kindness of Malaysians turned this struggling delivery rider into a burger entrepreneur [WATCH]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/how-sheer-grit-and-the-kindness-of-malaysians-turned-this-struggling",
        "published": "2026-10-17T23:46:26.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}