Cendol seller proud of what he does to care for his family

While hes quick with his stories and pleasantries, Basululs sumptuous cendol does the real talking. Photo: The Star/N. Rama Lohan

In a world of thieves, murderers and people with general ill intent walking among us, the cendol man, like the ice-cream man, represents that which is wholesome and good.

Basulul Rahman Ahmad Basheer wasn’t born with a silver spoon in hand – like most cendol sellers. However, the 43-year-old basks in the glory of serving and does so with pride – his was not a job by default.