A humble roadside stall in Puchong Permai is making a meaningful difference to local schoolchildren.
Siti Normala Adrus, better known as Mak Jah, has been running her stall in the area for 17 years. What started as an affordable food business has grown into a personal mission to make sure children do not go hungry.
- Mak Jah provides free meals to schoolchildren every weekday.
- The meals include chicken rice, kuih and fried noodles.
- Her stall also serves affordable RM5 meals to the wider community.
- She uses the earnings from the business to help fund the children’s meals.
- Customers and members of the public have also contributed by paying extra or donating towards the free meals.
What makes the story especially touching is that Mak Jah’s efforts were inspired by her late mother. She continues the work as a way of honouring her mother’s memory and helping children who may be facing difficulties similar to those she experienced growing up.
For a community like Puchong, stories like this are a reminder that kindness does not always have to come in a big package. Sometimes, it can simply be a warm meal waiting for a child after a difficult morning.
Have you come across other local individuals in Puchong who quietly help the community?
Source: The Star
Published Date: 2026-09-02T02:33:00Z