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Sinar Daily
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sinar Daily
Man saves RM840,000 by spending just RM5 on food daily
His extreme frugality stems from a traumatic childhood experience. Since graduating six years ago, he has kept his monthly food expenses below 500 yuan (RM340), eating only home-cooked meals. - Photo illustrated by Sinar BEIJING – A 29-year-old man in China has captured widespread attention after successfully saving 1.3 million yuan (approximately RM840,000) over six years by spending less than 7.50 yuan (around RM5) on food each day. The man, known on social media as 'Little Grass Drifting North', works as a livestream host at an internet company in Beijing and also manages a media business. According to a report by Jiupai News, his extreme frugality stems from a traumatic childhood experience. His mother fell seriously ill and the family had to borrow over 100,000 yuan (RM65,000) for medical expenses. 'I realised the value of money when my family couldn't afford my mother's treatment. Since then, I've been determined to save so I won't have to rely on anyone in an emergency,' he said. Since graduating six years ago, he has maintained his monthly food expenses below 500 yuan (RM340), eating only home-cooked meals. His highest monthly cost is rent, at about 2,500 yuan (RM1,625), which is significantly more than his food budget. He also revealed that he has hardly taken any holidays in the past six years, not even during Chinese New Year. 'It's not that I'm stingy. I've joined company trips to Universal Studios and Sanya, but I didn't feel excited. I just don't have a strong desire for fun,' he said. However, he admitted that this lifestyle has affected his health, as he has started experiencing issues with cholesterol and blood circulation. Now, he is more inclined to invest in his own health and that of his parents. His latest goal is to save 2 million yuan to buy a house and a car so his parents can live comfortably and travel. 'I want to buy a house and a car with my own money so my parents can live well. Only then will I think about getting married and starting a family,' he added. He said that saving and careful planning have given him confidence about the future. His story has gone viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions. Some praise his determination, while others question whether living under such pressure just to save money is truly worthwhile. More Like This
The Sun
25-06-2025
- The Sun
Perlis Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle contraband worth over RM2 mln
PADANG BESAR: The Perlis Customs Department (JKDM) thwarted an attempt to smuggle various goods, including cannabis, ketum leaves, 'cloned' vehicles and cigarettes, with a total seizure value of RM2.45 million in several separate operations conducted between May and June Its director, Ismail Hashim said the biggest seizure involved cannabis flowers, which are more expensive than compressed slabs of leaves, weighing 22.855 kilogrammes (kg) and worth RM2.28 million, near the Malaysia-Thailand border gate at Jalan Sadao here on June 19. 'Our team came across a Proton Saga BLM (base line model) vehicle parked without a driver near the Malaysia-Thailand border gate and an inspection found 40 airtight transparent plastic packages of cannabis flowers in the back passenger area. 'The syndicate's modus operandi is to leave the vehicle unmanned in Malaysian territory after crossing the border before an accomplice picks up the car. This amount of cannabis can be used by 114,000 addicts in Peninsular Malaysia,' he said at a press conference here today. Meanwhile, Ismail said three more seizures were made involving 1,975 kg of ketum leaves, worth RM108,625, from inspections in the bush area near the Malaysia-Thailand border security checkpoint here between May 30 and 31. He said in another two cases on May 30, his raiding party found two vehicles abandoned in the bush, a Mitsubishi Pajero carrying 647 kg of ketum leaves, worth RM35,585, and an Isuzu Dmax carrying 1,036 kg of ketum leaves (RM56,980) while the seizure on May 31 involved 292 kg of ketum leaves (RM16,060). In addition, Ismail said two cloned vehicles were also seized, These involved a Volvo XC60 worth RM40,000 (with RM55,000 tax payable) on June 14 in Kuala Ketil, Kedah and a Honda Jazz worth RM15,000 (RM20,625 tax payable) seized on June 19 in Beseri near here. 'Inspections found that both vehicles used fake registration numbers and were prohibited goods imported without a valid permit,' he said, adding that his party also seized 3,040 contraband cigarettes worth RM936.40 (RM2,100.04 tax payable) at Felda Rimba Emas near here on June 19. He also said that all the cases were being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, the Poisons Act 1952 and the Customs Act 1967, and added that his party would continue to intensify operations to combat smuggling of contraband into the state.
Barnama
25-06-2025
- Barnama
Perlis Customs Thwarts Attempt To Smuggle Contraband Worth Over RM2 Mln
PADANG BESAR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Perlis Customs Department (JKDM) thwarted an attempt to smuggle various goods, including cannabis, ketum leaves, "cloned" vehicles and cigarettes, with a total seizure value of RM2.45 million in several separate operations conducted between May and June. Its director, Ismail Hashim said the biggest seizure involved cannabis flowers, which are more expensive than compressed slabs of leaves, weighing 22.855 kilogrammes (kg) and worth RM2.28 million, near the Malaysia-Thailand border gate at Jalan Sadao here on June 19. 'Our team came across a Proton Saga BLM (base line model) vehicle parked without a driver near the Malaysia-Thailand border gate and an inspection found 40 airtight transparent plastic packages of cannabis flowers in the back passenger area. 'The syndicate's modus operandi is to leave the vehicle unmanned in Malaysian territory after crossing the border before an accomplice picks up the car. This amount of cannabis can be used by 114,000 addicts in Peninsular Malaysia,' he said at a press conference here today. Meanwhile, Ismail said three more seizures were made involving 1,975 kg of ketum leaves, worth RM108,625, from inspections in the bush area near the Malaysia-Thailand border security checkpoint here between May 30 and 31. He said in another two cases on May 30, his raiding party found two vehicles abandoned in the bush, a Mitsubishi Pajero carrying 647 kg of ketum leaves, worth RM35,585, and an Isuzu Dmax carrying 1,036 kg of ketum leaves (RM56,980) while the seizure on May 31 involved 292 kg of ketum leaves (RM16,060). In addition, Ismail said two cloned vehicles were also seized. These involved a Volvo XC60 worth RM40,000 (with RM55,000 tax payable) on June 14 in Kuala Ketil, Kedah and a Honda Jazz worth RM15,000 (RM20,625 tax payable) seized on June 19 in Beseri near here. 'Inspections found that both vehicles used fake registration numbers and were prohibited goods imported without a valid permit,' he said, adding that his party also seized 3,040 contraband cigarettes worth RM936.40 (RM2,100.04 tax payable) at Felda Rimba Emas near here on June 19. He also said that all the cases were being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, the Poisons Act 1952 and the Customs Act 1967, and added that his party would continue to intensify operations to combat smuggling of contraband into the state.
Rakyat Post
14-06-2025
- Rakyat Post
Malaysian Hides In Truck Container To Smuggle Into Singapore
Subscribe to our FREE A Malaysian man hid inside a truck container attempting to enter Singapore illegally. Still, he was discovered and arrested on the spot by Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the checkpoint. The ICA posted on Facebook last night, stating that their enforcement officers had discovered a suspicious Malaysian-registered truck at Singapore's Tuas Checkpoint the day before and had requested an enhanced inspection. As a result, they found the man lying prone and hiding in a corner of the container, attempting to evade border control. Heavy Penalties Await Immigration Violators The truck driver, attendant, and the stowaway were all arrested for further investigation by the ICA enforcement team. ICA emphasised that it takes a serious stance against any attempts to enter or exit Singapore illegally and will not hesitate to prosecute violators. The post also noted that under Singapore's Immigration Act 1959, those who illegally depart without a valid passport can be fined up to S$2,000 (approximately RM6,625), imprisoned for up to six months, or both upon conviction. Those who assist others in illegal departure can be sentenced to imprisonment for six months to two years and fined up to S$6,000 (approximately RM19,875). Vehicles involved in illegal activities may also be confiscated. While there have been past attempts to smuggle contraband such as cigarettes and vapes at the Singapore-Malaysia checkpoint, human smuggling, let alone using a truck container, is perhaps unheard of at this border crossing, making this case particularly unusual for border enforcement authorities. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Daily Tribune
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Court annuls car deal over altered chassis
Tampering with a car's chassis number has cost a Bahraini seller BD14,625 after a court annulled the deal, ruling the buyer could not register the vehicle in his Gulf country due to the altered markings. The High Civil Court found that the vehicle's identification had been interfered with, preventing its registration abroad and rendering it useless for road use. The judge ordered the seller to return the full amount paid and to cover the cost of an expert's report, along with legal fees. Bank transfer The buyer had paid BD14,625 by bank transfer after agreeing the price with the seller. The vehicle was then shipped overseas. There, it failed inspection. The anti-counterfeiting division examined the chassis and spotted signs that the number had been tampered with. The traffic directorate refused to process registration. Knowledge The buyer, who had no knowledge of any tampering, hired a technical expert. On inspecting the car, the expert noted welding, sanding, and fresh paint around the area where the chassis number had been stamped. He concluded that the car carried a concealed fault: a forged number that made the vehicle unfit for legal use. Lawyer Sara Ali, acting for the buyer, told the court that her client was misled and that the car's condition amounted to a breach of contract. Contract She relied on Article 141(a) of the Civil Code, which allows one side to cancel a contract if the other fails to do their part. She also cited Article 415, which makes a seller liable for faults that reduce an item's use or worth, even if they were unaware of the defect, and Article 425, which gives the buyer the right to cancel the sale or demand payment if the item doesn't match what was promised. The court said the buyer could no longer make use of the car as intended and that the tampering destroyed the purpose of the sale. The inspection report from the Gulf state's crime unit and the expert's findings were enough to show the vehicle had been altered. The judge ordered the buyer to return the car. The seller must repay the BD14,625 and cover BD250 in expert costs. Both sides were told to pay their share of court fees.
