National Day: Pre-dawn shift an honour for 'Abang Bas' ferrying passengers to parade ground

The eagerness of Malaysians to get to the parade ground gave added motivation to Mohammad Saudi (right) and his fellow bus captains working the early shift. – BERNAMApic

PUTRAJAYA: When most Malaysians were still asleep or just getting set to attend the National Day 2023 celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on Thursday (Aug 31), bus driver Mohammad Saudi Abd Sahiis was already on the road, eager to get attendees to the venue.

The Rapid KL bus driver shared his excitement at being able to serve the country by ensuring his passengers reached their destination safely to watch the parade, the highlight of the National Day celebrations.