SINGAPORE, Oct 9 — After seeing homes in poor condition during repair jobs, two Singapore brothers decided to use their skills and business earnings to help families in need.

Brothers Muhamad Khairul Anwar Mohd Rosli, 40, and Muhammad Redha Jamali, 23, posted a TikTok video in August inviting the public to nominate families for free home improvement works, Berita Harian (BH) reported on Tuesday (October 6).

Within a month, about 30 people contacted K2 Handymen to nominate themselves or other families for assistance, BH reported.

The company provides electrical, appliance installation, carpentry and other home maintenance services.

K2 Handymen has built a following on TikTok, where the brothers give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at their work, from electrical wiring and water heater installations to carpentry and household repairs. 

Applications were assessed based on the condition of the home and the family’s circumstances, with priority given to elderly residents and single mothers facing financial or health challenges.

For their first project, the brothers selected Sariana Majid, 39, a single mother raising six children aged between six and 16. She works part-time as a GrabFood delivery rider and runs a small home-based kuih business.

After a friend sent her the brothers’ TikTok video, Sariana contacted K2 Handymen and submitted photos and videos of her rented home, according to BH.

On September 30, the brothers carried out improvement works in her kitchen, including installing cabinets using existing furniture, such as Ikea items, which they modified to better suit her home.

The project was fully funded by K2 Handymen, with Khairul setting a budget of up to S$1,500 (RM4,800) per home. 

Sariana told BH she did not expect her home to be selected.

She said the renovation gave her family “a safer, more comfortable and more suitable space” to live in and for her to raise her children.

Khairul has a background in mechanical engineering and electrical technology, while Redha helps run the business.

The brothers aim to help one or two homes each month, setting aside one or two days for free work.

“For now, we simply hope that we can help bring a smile to those who need it more. Not everyone is fortunate, and we feel that this is also part of our responsibility as Muslims to help one another, regardless of race or religion,” they told BH.

AsiaOne has reached out to the two brothers for more information. — AsiaOne