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A Malaysian woman has gone viral after claiming that, despite coming from a wealthy family, she is the poorest member of the household, because she works for her own father
In a Facebook post, she said her father is a successful businessman who owns multiple shoplots, but described him as extremely strict and controlling when it comes to money.
"People think being a 'rich second-gen' means collecting cash until your hands go numb, but I'm actually the poorest person in my family because I work for my dad," she wrote.
She said she earns RM3,000 with no retirement coverage, such as the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), social security protection or any such basic employment benefits
According to her, she has been working in her father's company for years, but her salary has remained at RM3,000.
She also claimed that she does not receive any bonuses.
"No EPF, no SOCSO, and zero bonuses."
She added that her role involves handling "everything under the sun", while also being the person her father scolds when things go wrong.
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Image via New Straits TimesThe woman described her father as generous to outsiders, but harsh on family
In the post, she alleged that her father is willing to spend on others, but is extremely strict when it comes to his own family.
She also shared a recent incident during a trip to the UK for her brother's graduation, where he was constantly converting expenses into ringgit and complaining about costs.
At one point, she claimed he even asked his children to pay back part of a family meal.
The woman added that her father is currently facing tax-related issues and is considering letting her go to reduce expenses.
She said this has left her feeling heartbroken, as she has spent years helping with tasks that others would not take on.
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Image via DepositphotosIn the comment section of the post, netizens were divided, with many urging her to leave
The post sparked debate online, with some encouraging her to leave and seek better opportunities elsewhere.
"No EPF means no future. No matter how rich your dad is, that money isn't yours," one commenter wrote.
Others, however, viewed the situation differently, suggesting it could be a form of "tough training" within a family business.
