PETALING JAYA: With fewer food delivery riders expected on the roads this Hari Raya Aidilfitri, some customers may face a longer wait for their food or even be forced to cancel their order. Retiree Peter Chong, in his 60s, said he would set aside cash every year during Hari Raya and other celebrations to tip delivery riders. “It is not easy working as a delivery rider. Checks by The Star in the Klang Valley yesterday found only a handful of delivery riders on the roads at noon, indicating a noticeable drop in numbers. “I have never worked on Hari Raya since becoming a food delivery rider five years ago,” he said, adding that orders tend to dip on the first day of Raya, as many households prepare their own meals.

Source: The Star March 20, 2026 23:49 UTC