(From left): Sandika and Jafar attend to their customers at their stall.
LIMBANG: The unfortunate incident of seeing the face of his worker burnt in front of his eyes two months ago is no damper for Jafar Azeez to continue his business which he started more than 20 years ago.
Owner of ‘Dayana Curry House & Catering’ at Taman Cahaya, Jalan Sibukang here, Jafar Azeez said the incident was a challenge one had to face in doing business, and from which one could learn from.
“It was terrifying to see the face of my worker burnt due to a gas leak from the rice cooker that she wanted to close
“The incident two months ago reminds us to be more careful so that such incident would not happen again,” he said when met at his Ramadan bazaar stall here yesterday.
Jafar said Sandika, 46, was a loyal and hardworking employee who has worked at his restaurant for over 10 years.
“In fact, Sandika would be the first person to be so excited when each Ramadan comes around, eager to open a booth.
“Despite the unfortunate incident, Sandika is not traumatised but remains enthusiastic in working but has to wear mask,” he said.
food of all variety are available at Jafar’s stall, and are very well received.
“Among the top selling ones are briyani rice, goat curry, cake and chicken dish,” he said.
A roti canai seller, Fauziah Pudin 39, also utilizes her skill in expanding the family business.
Fauziah, who acquired the skills in making roti canai 10 years ago, is one of single mothers in the district who has successfully expanded her business.
“There is nothing to be ashamed of in making and selling roti canai. There are challenges like getting injured or burnt preparing the roti canai.
“Gender is not the benchmark of success, but interest and determination are,” said Fauziah, adding that she inherited the talent of making roti canai from family members.
Fauziah (left) skillfully prepares the roti canai for her customer.