Sepanggar: For Jumadi, losing his job after battling serious health problems felt like his entire life had collapsed overnight. The former security guard described the experience as 'falling down a flight of stairs' after a nerve tumour in his head and complications following surgery three years ago left him unable to continue working. With no savings and a family depending on him, Jumadi could only watch helplessly as uncertainty clouded his future.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, what began as a painful chapter has now turned into a story of resilience and renewed hope -- thanks to the support and encouragement of Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. In a post shared on his official Facebook page today, Mustapha recounted meeting Jumadi during one of his visits to Sepanggar and being deeply moved by the father's determination despite his struggles. 'Jumadi fell to rock bottom. He could only stare blankly at his children. So I sat down and spoke with him, and despite the pain, he still tried to smile,' said the Sepanggar Member of Parliament.

According to Mustapha, what affected him most was Jumadi's quiet admission that throughout his years of working, his salary had only ever been 'enough to eat', leaving him with no emergency savings when illness struck. Wanting to help the family rebuild their lives with dignity, Mustapha discovered that Jumadi and his wife had an interest in cooking and some culinary skills. From there came an idea that would change their lives -- starting a 'nasi kuning' business.

Mustapha even offered to share his own special 'nasi kuning' recipe, which he said he had never revealed to anyone before. To help them get started, he provided business capital, raw ingredients, and essential equipment, including a large cooking pot and a freezer. The response exceeded expectations. On the very first day of business, Jumadi recorded sales of more than RM600. Just yesterday, the small family business reached another milestone after receiving orders for 400 packets of 'nasi kuning', generating RM3,200 in profit in a single day.

For Mustapha, the experience was about more than simply providing aid. 'I was touched by Jumadi's determination to earn a living so his children would not inherit the hardships of poverty. I am grateful to be part of the reason his life changed. I do not want to be a politician who simply comes, distributes aid, takes photographs, and makes empty gestures. This is my promise to the people of Sepanggar,' he said.

Meanwhile, Jumadi expressed heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity that gave him a second chance at rebuilding his life. 'Thank you, Tok Mus. Only God can repay your kindness. I will carry this responsibility to the best of my ability,' he said.