Abang Viva is now Abang Triton, arrives in Terengganu to help flood relief
Jerrica · Mar 2, 2022 02:00 PM
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Flood relief volunteer, Azwan Omar, better known as Abang Viva previously, has arrived in Terengganu in his new Mitsubishi Triton to help aid the flood victims in the area.
The 30-year-old no longer travel around in a Perodua Viva as he was given the use of a Mitsubishi Triton pick-up truck by a kind individual. The pick-up truck will help make his mission to aid flood victims easier.
This is the first mission he is bringing his new Mitsubishi Triton to. Azwan told reporters at Kampung Belukar Bukit that he feels even more excited because of the convenience the pick-up has to offer.
Before this, the locations that he can travel to in his Viva was very limited.
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Azwan left Melaka around 9 pm and arrived at Kampung Pengkalan Ajal in Hulu Terengganu, the worst-hit flood area, at around 4.50 pm the next day.
Like before, he will be sleeping in his vehicle throughout his mission in Terengganu. However, this time, Azwan is not alone as he is accompanied by four other friends who are also owners of pick-up trucks.
He also noted that now that he has reached a level of fame, it is easier to carry out his missions as locals will gladly direct him to the worst-hit flood areas.
Although he felt embarrassed, the applause and cheers he received from flood victims as he passes made him more enthusiastic about his mission.
After the flood situation in Terengganu has subsided, Azwan plans to continue his mission in Kelantan if the situation in the area still requires his help.
Azwan Omar first received attention when his story where he only had RM 50 but braved the flood in his Perodua Viva by bringing a boat to flood victims during the flood tragedy last year went viral.
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