Many Malaysians have become accustomed to the daily grind of commuting to Singapore for work, enduring the notorious traffic jams accompanying this routine. While Malaysians often find employment in various sectors in Singapore, working as a food delivery rider is different due to local regulations that explicitly exclude them from the job market.

However, this hasn't deterred some determined Malaysians from taking on food delivery gigs in the neighbouring country. They are resourceful in their approach, utilizing Malaysian-registered motorcycles and often concealing their distinct green delivery bags to evade scrutiny. In some cases, the green bag is replaced with a discreet top box, cleverly hiding the food items to avoid drawing attention to their delivery activities.

According to Stomp, there's a video depicting a delivery being made using an anonymous box attached to the back of a motorcycle, complete with a Johor plate number.

But how do these Malaysian riders receive orders from Singaporean customers? Speculation suggests that they might be sharing Grab rider accounts with local delivery personnel.

It's important to note that according to Singaporean law, foreigners who work as self-employed individuals without a valid work pass can face severe penalties, including fines of up to RM68,975.98, imprisonment for up to two years, or both. Additionally, they may be permanently barred from working in Singapore. Local delivery platform workers who permit foreigners to use their accounts can also face similar consequences.

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has been actively enhancing the account verification processes of major food delivery platforms to prevent unauthorised account usage.

While times may be tough, it's advisable for individuals to quit this schtick and work legally.