Grime‑Gleaming Guardian: A Malaysian’s Charm in Singapore’s Trash Line
Thinking of a “glamorous” career? Nothing beats Mr. Ezzaiky7’s daily round‑trip in his trusty truck.
The Daily “Road‑to‑Rubbish” Routine
Every morning, 25‑year‑old Ezzaiky7 hops onto his cross‑border flight, hops on a train across the water, and then dives into Singapore’s glowing bins. “I work for my beloved family,” he posted in the caption of a TikTok that pulled in 880,000 views.
What He’s Gaining AND Who’s Giving Him a Nod
- Money Matters: He flagged the typical pay in Singapore—between RM 6,000 (S$1,800) and RM 9,600 per month—as “pretty decent” when compared to many Malaysians.
- Family Drive: The video spotlights his motivation: “Working for my family, truly.”
- Community Cheers: Online fans applauded his “hard‑working attitude” and praised him for choosing a job that few locals desire.
Why It’s Worth a Buzz
Think of it this way: while most Singaporeans are chasing glass‑tower prestige or office files, a few brush up a truck and keep the city spick‑spank. Ezzaiky7’s story is a fresh reminder that valor can wear a dust‑black truck instead of a bright suit.
In a Nutshell
• Headlining video -> 880k eyeballs
• Cross‑border routine Jakarta to Singapore daily
• Earns roughly RM 6k‑9.6k → decent for a Singapore job
• His mission? Family + community respect
• Netizens? Praise & applause for his grit and daily grind
Why Singapore Beats Malaysia when It Comes to Jobs – One Man’s Story
He Was Asked: “Why Singapore?”
Picture this: a netizen, scrolling through feeds, wonders why Ezzaiky7 would choose Singapore over Malaysia, where “sales‑executive” roles pay about the same. The question? “If positions in Malaysia pay equally well, why the leap across the border?”
Malaysia’s Job Landscape: Diploma & Fresh‑Graduate Rule
According to Malaysian job portals, similar‑paying roles demand either a diploma or a brand‑new university degree. People without those qualifications—like Ezzaiky7—find themselves stuck outside the job market’s inner circle.
Ezzaiky7’s “No‑Complaints” Journey
In a follow‑up video on Aug 13, he pointed out that missing academic credentials in Malaysia mean limited career prospects.
He described crossing the Causeway every morning with a grin, saying: “I’ve got to have a strong heart to work in Singapore. And traffic? I won’t even complain!”
The Daily Commute Feat
- About 300,000 Malaysians travel daily from Johor to Singapore for work—Star reported in April 2022.
Blue‑Collar Jobs Crossing the Border
- Many Malaysians take up jobs locals won’t touch—like Malaysians crossing from Johor to Singapore for less‑skilled roles.
- In May, a shop owner on Orchard Road struggled to find a Singaporean dishwasher. After a month’s hunt & a $3,500/month offer, she finally hired a Malaysian, said Chen Weixin, told Shin Min Daily News.
- Back in December 2020, two Malaysian rubbish collectors—Mohammad Khidir Samsudin & Mohd Yuamirul Che Yussoff, both degree holders—won internet applause for returning a lost iPad Pro.
Bottom Line
While Malaysia’s job market is cool, its “diploma or fresh‑grad” rule means many like Ezzaiky7 feel forced to adopt Singapore’s flexible, albeit demanding, way of working. If you’re ready to cross the causeway daily and navigate out‑of‑comfort traffic, Singapore’s not so much “dumb” as it is daring. And that’s the kind of adventure most Malaysians are chasing, even if it means a new passporting reality.
