Delivery Driver ‘Entrusts’ Food to Malaysian Prime Minister in Viral Exchange
A food delivery driver in Malaysia has sparked amusement across social media after claiming he had left a customer’s order under the watchful eye of the nation’s leader.
The incident, which surfaced on May 12, 2026, began when a customer placed an online food order but was unable to answer the delivery person’s phone call upon the driver’s arrival. Finding the reception area completely unattended and the desk empty, the driver was forced to find an alternative way to ensure the delivery was completed.
To provide proof of delivery, the driver placed the meal on the vacant reception table and took a photograph. However, it was the accompanying message that caught the customer’s attention. “I’ll leave it here; PMX will watch over this food,” the driver wrote in the chat.
In Malaysia, “PMX” is a widely used shorthand for the Prime Minister. The driver’s remark was a play on the surroundings; a photograph of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was positioned in such a way that he appeared to be staring directly at the food delivery.
The customer, who reported having just woken up from a nap, admitted to being momentarily confused by the driver’s claim that the head of government was supervising their meal.
Such lighthearted interactions frequently go viral in the digital age, reflecting a unique blend of professionalism and humor within the gig economy. This incident underscores how mundane service transactions can occasionally transform into cultural moments through the lens of social media.
