KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 -- The midday sun is unforgiving but the next order is already waiting to be picked up and delivered.

Delivery riders make sure you get to eat your lunch or dinner on time but have you ever wondered what they themselves eat?

For them, meal breaks are rarely elaborate affairs. More often than not, these involve pulling over at a roadside warung, grabbing a quick bite before the next job comes in.

Like many Malaysians grappling with rising costs, riders are mindful of how much they spend on food. A meal needs to be affordable but also filling enough to get them through the rest of the day.

At a time where nasi bujang - that humble combination of rice, a fried egg and soy sauce - has become a symbol of making ends m...