For this woman, there is no room for shyness or timidity when it comes to offering her services to passers-by, in a bid to earn a living and support her family.

Every morning at 7 am, Mahaniza Mohamad, 44, makes her way to the Selangor Wholesale Market in Seri Kembangan here, where she approaches shoppers to offer her services, either helping to carry their purchases to their vehicles or acting as a “personal shopper” by buying their requested items and delivering them to their homes.