The Ex-CEO Of Maybank Is Now An Uber Driver
He has also served the country as a minister in Prime Minister's Department.
By Sadho Ram — 19 Jun 2016, 07:37 PM
An Uber driver in Malaysia, depending on the number of hours he drives in a month, can make up to anything between RM3K to RM8
However, that's not the reason why the ex-CEO of Maybank, which is one of the largest banks in Southeast Asia, was spotted driving an Uber on 17 June by Firdaus Fadzil.
"Uber my way to office by probably one of the most successful corporate & economic maestros with his new Perdana. 5 star rating for YB Senator Dato Sri!"
Image via Firdaus FadzilAbdul Wahid Omar prior to 6 June 2016 was serving as a Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of the nation's economy
The former Minister, who had helmed some of Malaysia's largest public-listed companies as well as having spearheaded successful turnarounds of conglomerates, is now a registered driver for Uber, ferrying passengers in what is reportedly his first public appearance since his term as senator ended earlier this month.
On his first day itself, Abdul Wahid picked up 8 passengers
He said it was something he “had always wanted to do” but had refrained from, as he was a minister, and the government had yet to decide on Uber’s status.
Wahid said he had a “3-in1” objective to it.
Apart from wanting to experience what it was like, he also wanted to promote the newly-launched Proton Perdana. More importantly however, he wanted to raise funds for charity. “All proceeds will go towards a charity to be identified,” he said.
The former Minister went out to drive again on Saturday
The former minister’s venture into ride-sharing did not come without hurdles, though. Uber imposes a strict policy where the car used for the service could not be older than eight years old.
His personal car was 10 years old. However, when Proton, upon launching their new fourth generation Perdana, was on the lookout for someone to promote their new model, the stars seemed to align perfectly.
It was a match made in heaven. Using a loaned brand new Perdana, Wahid took to the streets of Putrajaya. If passenger ratings were any indication, Wahid must be a natural when it comes to giving his all in any job he does.
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