SINGAPORE: When Afiq Zayany, a full-time Grab rider from Singapore, shared his story of earning a six-figure income while living in a RM1.4 million villa in Johor Bahru, the internet sceptics didn’t hold back. From “Really meh?” to “Sure ah? Can get S$4,000 to S$6,000 working as a Grab rider?” the comment section fired off their doubtful questions.
It also cued some haters, as Afiq described one of the comments he received, mocking his earnings and hard work by telling him to just “Cut the c**p, bro! 4K to 6K with those working hours? Hahaha.”
And so, the man behind the helmet decided to deliver his proof to his doubters—Grab rider receipt style. “They said it’s impossible… but here’s the REAL proof of my Grab rider salary!” he wrote. He then opened up his Grab app and gave netizens a guided free tour of his weekly, monthly, and even hourly earnings—complete with screenshots. No excuses, no flexing, just cold, hard numbers and a hefty dose of humility.
The $6K breakdown: More than just delivering food
Afiq clarified that he isn’t working himself into the ground for that paycheck. He starts his day around 7:00 am and clocks out by 2:00 pm, give or take. That’s around 6–7 hours a day, delivering about 25 orders daily, seven days a week.
Commenters say, “wow, bro! crazy ah? you working every day. not tired ah?” and “bro, you crazy! you no life ah?” But for Afiq, he says, “But it’s not that crazy. I come back around 2 pm plus, so it’s actually not that bad.”
On one random weekday, Afiq raked in S$204 in a little over six hours. That’s almost S$30 an hour, which is more than many desk-bound workers in Singapore earn for staring at spreadsheets all day.
He even addressed the potential nitpickers before they could strike: “I know what you’re going to say: ‘Hei! That day you said (you work from) 9 am to 3 pm, now you say 7 am start?’” but that’s because, Afiq says, he wants to record YouTube videos, so he starts early to finish early.
And it’s not just the daily grind—Afiq’s weekly earnings tell the real story. Between May 19 and 25, he clocked in S$1,283.20 before incentives.
And if you hit 180 orders that week? That’s an extra S$150 in incentives.
Let’s do the math: If you earn, let’s say S$1.3 or S$1.4K to S$1.6K a week, multiply that by four, and you’re looking at S$5.2K or S$5.6K to S$6.4K a month—all from riding and delivering smart.
“I cannot tell you guys how much I earn consistently (for 4K to 6K)… (but) if I work seven days straight for the whole month, that’s close to S$7,000. (But) I have a wife, so I cannot do that,” Afiq laughed.
The hustler’s math: Expenses, incentives, and smart riding
Sceptics often forget one thing—net income matters more than gross. So Afiq broke that down too.
Let’s talk costs:
- Petrol: Living in Malaysia keeps fuel costs low—around RM20–25 per day, equivalent to around S$151 per month
- Bike instalments (XMAX): S$250/month
- Maintenance: Around S$60/month
So the total monthly cost is around S$460. If you earn S$6,000, that’s S$5.5K take-home.
Even if you cut the workweek to five days, he says you’ll still bring back S$4K to S$4.5K. The key, according to Afiq, isn’t just working hard—it’s working smart and hard.
“You know what they say, don’t work hard, work smart. But you know what I say? Work smart and work hard.”
So, what’s his secret sauce?
It’s not just about riding faster or hustling harder. Afiq shares the two main traits that have helped him turn his two wheels into a six-figure business:
1. Discipline
“You need discipline, bro. Even as a Grab rider, you need to wake up on time and go to work on time. Yes, you’re your own boss—but do you think being a boss is easy? It’s not easy.”
The flexibility of gig work can be a trap if you’re not careful. Afiq warns against using freedom as an excuse for laziness.
2. Consistency + Drive
“You need to be consistent and driven,” Afiq says, and set a minimum earning goal, like telling yourself “die die I must earn S$4,000 this month,” and anything earned above that, treat it as a bonus.
And yes, he works, even when it rains. And there’s a reason he loves it too: “I love to work during the rain. Why? Because a lot of other Grab riders are not working. (So) you get extra incentives (and) the orders just (keep coming) nonstop.”
A lesson in quiet hustle
Afiq’s payslips and solid logic prove that he’s just a man trying to make an honest living while sharing what works.
Sure, Afiq doesn’t wear a suit or sit in a cubicle, but he’s building something real—consistently, strategically, and sustainably. He’s not waiting for a miracle. He’s showing up, rain or shine, and doing what needs to be done.
And maybe that’s what made his message resonate with others, who are more open to what was possible if you just put your heart and mind to it.
But what about the naysayers?
For every person laughing behind a keyboard, Afiq has a message—not of revenge, but of quiet confidence:
“You want proof? I’ll give you proof…”
And indeed, he did. He did it with payslips, screenshots, timestamps, the whole nine yards. In a city filled with hustle fantasies and internet flexing, Afiq Zayany offers something extremely rare—just receipts.
If you’re still sceptical or simply curious, watch Afiq’s full video below and see what real grind looks like when it’s powered by discipline, not just dreams.
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