In a heartwarming incident at the Singapore checkpoint, a man from Johor managed to overcome the usual traffic congestion to be by his wife’s side during the birth of their child.
Unlike the frustration often experienced in heavy traffic, this man encountered an unexpected act of kindness.
Reports suggest that the man was working in Singapore when he received an urgent call informing him that his wife in Johor Bahru (JB) had gone into labor.
Determined to welcome his newborn as soon as possible, he came up with a clever solution. He attached a notice to his top box, notifying fellow travelers of his pressing situation.
The effectiveness of his eye-catching sign became evident when other riders willingly gave way to him, bypassing the checkpoint queue.
A Facebook user shared this story in the Geng Motobike Kerja Singapore group on Wednesday (31 May), urging fellow riders to assist the man should they encounter him on the causeway.
The post explained that the man’s wife was currently in the labor room, fighting for both her and their child’s well-being.
Accompanying the post was a photo showing the man on his motorbike with a simple notice placed on his glovebox.
The message on the sign, written in Malay, pleaded, “Please give way. My wife is about to give birth. Thank you.” Fortunately, other riders responded positively to his request and made way for him.
Mr. Shamyrul Arzemy, the man in question, spoke to China Press and revealed that he managed to clear customs in just 30 minutes that day, which was half the time he usually spends during rush hour.
His wife’s labor came as a surprise, as she was due to give birth on 6 June, but the call came approximately a week earlier. At the time, Mr. Shamyrul, a 31-year-old swimming pool technician, was in Singapore for work.
It was his considerate colleagues who suggested the idea of displaying a notice on his motorcycle to help him navigate the traffic.
Thanks to their quick thinking and the kind actions of fellow riders at the checkpoint, Mr. Shamyrul was able to be present for the birth of his daughter, ensuring that he didn’t miss this joyous moment.