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The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia has yet to receive info on Jho Low's whereabouts, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has not received any information regarding claims that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, is currently residing in Shanghai, China, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said he would look into the matter regarding the central figure in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) financial scandal, who is alleged to be using a fake Australian passport, with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. "I have no information; we have yet to receive anything. Let me check. I've read (the media reports). I need to verify with the Home Minister," he told reporters briefly after attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the Madani Complex in Teluk Kumbar here Saturday (July 19). Anwar was commenting on several media reports claiming that Jho Low, who was being hunted by international authorities, was believed to be living in an upscale area of Shanghai using a forged Australian passport. The revelation was made by investigative journalists Bradley Hope and Tom Wright, renowned for exposing the global 1MDB financial scandal, in a special episode of Finding Jho Low: Live with Bradley Hope & Tom Wright, on Friday (July 18). The 1MDB scandal, one of the world's largest financial scandals, saw Jho Low identified as the mastermind, accused of embezzling US$7.65bil (RM35bil). – Bernama
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia yet to confirm Jho Low's Shanghai whereabouts
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has not received any information regarding claims that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, is currently residing in Shanghai, China, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said he would check on the matter regarding the central figure in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) financial scandal — who is said to be using a fake Australian passport — with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. 'I have no information, we have yet to receive anything. Let me check. I've read (the media reports). I need to verify with the Home Minister,' he told reporters briefly after attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the MADANI Complex in Teluk Kumbar here today. Anwar was commenting on several media reports claiming that Jho Low, who is being hunted by international authorities, is believed to be living in an upscale area of Shanghai using a forged Australian passport. The revelation was made by investigative journalists Bradley Hope and Tom Wright — renowned for exposing the global 1MDB financial scandal — in a special episode of Finding Jho Low: Live with Bradley Hope & Tom Wright, on Friday. The 1MDB scandal, one of the world's largest financial scandals, saw Jho Low identified as the mastermind, accused of embezzling US$7.65 billion (RM35 billion). - Bernama
Economic Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
'Dad found it on Instagram...': How a 24-year-old bought a Rs 1.9 crore flat in Bengaluru
TIL Creatives Representative AI Image When a young techie in Bengaluru posted on r/bangalore that he had bought his own flat for ₹1.22 crore, it did not stay unnoticed. Titled 24M bought my own place in Bangalore!!, the thread quickly drew thousands of likes and comments. Alongside photos of a furnished bedroom and a home loan screenshot from ICICI Bank, he wrote, 'Two months since I started paying my home loan. 35% cash, 65% loan. And yes, parents did help me a bit with the upfront cost, but the rest and the EMI now is on me.' While the original Reddit post was later deleted, one line from his post got people apartment, a 2BHK, cost around ₹1.9 crore in total. He put down 35 per cent in cash and took a sanctioned loan for the rest. The twist? His father first found the listing on he explained, 'My dad found this on Instagram. Brokers and real estate agencies have moved onto Instagram as well. There are quite a few good listings out there.' His story underlines a shift in how people find homes. Traditionally, buyers depended on newspapers or local agents. Now, brokers are using Instagram to post high-quality photos, video tours and reels to catch the eye of young buyers.'My dad found this on Instagram,' he explained. 'Brokers and real-estate agencies have moved onto Instagram as well. There are quite a few good listings out there.'To buy the flat, he put down 35 per cent of the total cost in cash with some help from his parents. The remaining ₹1,22,75,000 came through a home loan. He said this made more sense than continuing to pay rent every month.'I used to pay a lot as rent; from an investment perspective, buying a flat made more sense,' he said. The location also works in his favour. 'The location is near a tech park, so even if I don't live there, I could rent it out and cover half of the EMI through that easily.'When asked about his income streams, he listed trading, passive income from physical assets and freelancing in influencer the post went up on 13 July, Redditors flooded him with questions. Some just congratulated him. Many wanted details. One user asked, 'Hey OP, if you don't mind, what skills should I learn to achieve this kind of success?'He didn't hold back about starting young. 'It's going well now. I'll be turning 18 in a few days, and I plan to focus more on investing. I hope I can build good capital.' He credited his father's early push, despite both not knowing much about investing when they question poked into his earnings. He replied, 'Trading, passive income from a few physical assets, and freelancing for influencer marketing-related work.'Someone wanted more than numbers. A full house tour, to be exact. He obliged, posting fresh snaps from different corners of the flat. The response was commenter @Haunting_Finding_894 said, 'Bhai, it is so beautiful. So good! I'd definitely wanna live in a house like that. Looks so cozy as well. Congratulations, OP!'Another, @SignificantYouth915, wrote, 'Congratulations, Bro, it looks so beautiful at just 24, you bought your own home, that too in Bangalore. Something you should be proud of.'Not all were starry-eyed though. A user, @BERSERK_KNIGHT_666, warned, 'EMI huh? Everyone seems to advise against it. People say you become a slave to banks if you buy stuff on EMI.'Some wondered why he didn't just keep renting. He explained his maths. 'I used to pay a lot as a rent, from a investment perspective buying a flat made more sense. The location is near a tech park, so even if I don't live there I could rent it out and cover half of the EMI through that easily.'His post sparked a larger chat about Bengaluru's rising housing costs and the trade-offs that young earners face. High rents push many to think about home loans early, but debt has its original thread has since been deleted but screenshots and quotes keep popping up. For many, this was not just a post about a house. It was a peek into how young Indians weigh family help, side gigs and the promise of owning something they can call their one 24-year-old, at least, that door is already open. (Disclaimer: This article is based on a user-generated post on Reddit. has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of Reader discretion is advised.)
