Grab driver-and delivery partners spreading festive cheer and goodwill in Johor Baru, making Chinese New Year 2025 a time of joy, togetherness and giving.
A TIME of reunion, joy and togetherness, Chinese New Year (CNY) is a celebration of cherished traditions and meaningful bonds.
This year, Grab Malaysia upheld its tradition of spreading festive warmth through the #GrabBersamaMalaysia initiative.
At the heart of this meaningful effort are its dedicated driver- and delivery-partners, whose unwavering commitment and hard work make ‘guo nian’ (New Year celebration) truly special for many.
Together, they shared joy with more than 300 individuals across charity homes, nursing care centres and persons with disabilities’ (PWD) focused organisations in Alor Setar, Ipoh, Johor Baru, Kemaman, Kuantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Penang and Sungai Petani.
A Grab driver-delivery partner sharing a light moment with an elderly (above), while the Grab team celebrates the CNY with the underprivileged during their #GrabBersamaMalaysia initiative in Seremban (below).
Embracing the festive spirit, the Grab team visited several homes, including Pertubuhan Kebajikan Shan De Johor Bahru, Rumah Orang Tua Uzur Pulau Pinang, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Kanak-kanak Berjasa Kinta in Ipoh, Sayang Sayang Nursing Care Center in Alor Setar and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) Seremban, to carry out ‘bai nian’ (festive visits).
Grab driver- and delivery-partners distributing festive gifts, including daily essentials and necessities, spreading happiness and the spirit of giving during CNY.
Over 100 Grab driver- and delivery-partners took part in distributing ‘bai nian li wu’ (festive gifts), which included daily essentials and necessities, while also spending time with the residents to brighten their celebration.
“As a Grab driver, I meet so many people every day — some just need a ride to get from point A to point B, while others might need a little extra help along the way. I do what I can to make their journey easier,” said Khairul Azman Mohamad Fauzee, a Grab driver-partner from Sungai Petani since 2017.
“This initiative was an extension of that same desire to help, where I could extend my hand in kindness and witness the joy it brings. It is initiatives like these that make me proud to be part of the Grab community," he added.
In the spirit of togetherness, Grab driver- and delivery-partners also travelled across various cities to spread well wishes and distribute ‘gan’ (mandarin oranges) to over 600 of their peers at regular gathering spots. This simple yet meaningful gesture embodied the camaraderie within the community and the ‘tuan yuan’ (reunion) that defines the season.
Foo engaging in a heartwarming conversation with an underprivileged child during the #GrabBersamaMalaysia initiative.
“The festive season is a time for togetherness. It is heartwarming to see how initiatives like this one help ensure that no community is left behind, especially those who are often overlooked,” said Grab Malaysia managing director Adelene Foo.
Foo shared, “Seeing the smiles and excitement of the people we met was a powerful reminder of how small gestures can make a big difference.
“I am incredibly grateful to our driver- and delivery-partners for their dedication in helping make this initiative a reality.
“I would also like to acknowledge the incredible work of the volunteers and social workers at these homes- the everyday heroes who devote themselves to uplifting communities and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve.”
To learn more, visit https://www.grab.com/my/.
