Motorcycle Tire Changer Finds Hope in Every Call

For over thirty years, every phone call has brought hope to Mohd. Zaki Mamat, a 48-year-old man who depends entirely on customer calls for his livelihood as a motorcycle tire and tube changer. Despite an unpredictable income, the native of Kampung Bunut Susu, Pasir Mas, has continued this work since 1990 to support his wife and three children, aged between four and eleven.

Mohd. Zaki explained that he turned to this profession for his primary income after leaving construction work due to its instability. "I decided to take on jobs changing tubes or installing new motorcycle tires according to customer requests," he said. The charges for changing a tube vary based on the tire's type and size, ranging from RM30 to RM60, while replacing a new tire costs between RM140 and RM150.

“

I took on the job of changing tubes or installing new motorcycle tires according to customer requests.

He leaves home by 7:30 a.m. on his motorcycle, equipped with his tools, to wait for customer calls around Kota Bharu. His clientele extends beyond Kota Bharu to areas like Peringat and Pasir Mas. Mohd. Zaki's dedication to his work, despite its financial uncertainties, highlights his commitment to providing for his family.

“

The payment for changing a tube depends on the type and size of the tire, ranging from RM30 to RM60, while changing a new tire costs between RM140 to RM150.