Preferring intimate family dinners over larger, boisterous parties for your birthday is perfectly normal. It's not about disliking grand celebrations, but there's a unique charm to small gatherings that just feels right.

In a recent video shared by @tyrrerr, he’s seen enjoying an intimate celebration with friends at a mamak eatery at 3 am in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

“I also felt touched and grateful”

In the video, the birthday boy is surprised by his friends presenting him with a lit birthday cake while they sing “Happy Birthday” to him. What made the night even more memorable was the entire mamak place joining in the celebration, creating an unforgettable moment.

Tyler revealed that the moment was a mix of emotions for him because it was unexpected, initially making him feel shy and embarrassed.

Malaysians are the friendliest people on earth!

Tyler shared that he had expected to celebrate with the cake at a restaurant earlier in the evening, but to his surprise, his friends had planned to do it at a mamak instead.

Upon receiving the cake, he expressed concern that his friends' singing might cause a scene. He asked them to tone it down a bit, as there were other diners at the mamak at the time.

In the video caption, he mentions, "This is why they say Malaysians are so friendly!"

The singing lasted for a good 2 minutes

Tyler was then surprised when random strangers dining at the mamak joined in, getting hyped up and starting a chain of singing throughout the entire place.

“The singing started with my friends, then spread to the table next to us, then to another table farther away, and eventually, the whole mamak was singing. It even circled back to the table next to us for a second round!”

He found the situation so heartwarming and described it as possibly one of the best birthday celebrations he’s ever experienced.

“The night ended with us treating a gentleman from the shop who requested it, as well as the guy at the next table, to a slice of cake.”

@tyrrerr

This is why they say Malaysians are really friendly 😅

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