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SUBANG: Every morning, pilot Azrin Mohamad Zawawi dons his white uniform and black captain’s cap before heading to work.
But instead of going to the airport, as he has for two decades, he heads to a small noodle stand that he now owns in Subang Jaya.
Azrin, 44, is one of thousands of staff members who have lost their jobs after airlines were blocked by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I need some income because my company laid me off,” said Azrin, whose most recent employer, Malindo Air, was forced to cut its workforce this month.
Deprived of a regular income, the father of four decided to start a food business, selling dishes like a mee curry from a family recipe, laksa, and rojak.
His business received an unexpected wave of publicity when a photograph of Azrin in his captain’s uniform with a red apron taken by his wife went viral on social media.
Still, customers say the business, aptly named “Kapten Corner” (Captain’s Corner), is more than just a gimmick.
“The main thing is that the food must be good… I have eaten here twice. The first time I brought my wife and now I bring my friends, ”said client Azman Yunus.
Another client, Syed Khadzil, also praised Azrin for finding a creative way to run a food business. “The way you do business is also unique: get creative with your uniform. He’s a crowd shooter. “
For her part, Azrin hopes her experience can inspire others affected by the pandemic to try new ways of making a living. “Take up the challenge and never give up … It’s like flying the plane, we always move forward,” he said.
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