Have you noticed how we Malaysians like to downplay our current financial status?

Question

I've come across many times in conversation, where the other person starts whining 'bout how "poor" they are whereas in fact they own 4 cars! What a hypocrite.
I mean I understand that they didn't want to appear conceited but surely they don't need to make themselves out like beggars.
Share your thoughts.

Answer 1

people are never satisfied with what they have...whereas in many countries even in Malaysia there are people who dont even have anything to eat ask we speak now...

some people are just plain selfish...

Answer 2

The different of status being rich or poor is varied depend on individual and society interpretation.
For some, not enough money to buy basic needs as foods, shelters, clothes, transport etc. is considered poor whilst the others, even they have more than one for every each asset like home, cars, land, still they considered themself as poor compared to a miilionare or billionare person.
Man will never satisfied for wuts they have when they compared it to the top level of more richer person

Remember this malay quote "Bila anda memandang bintang dilangit, jangan lupa rumput dibumi"
When you stares the stars at the sky, dont forget the grass at the earth.

Answer 3

there is never enough, when is the time you can say for yourself that you are rich? nobody goes round town saying "hey, i am rich", have you heard it before? guess not.

owning properties and cars are easy, buying them is simple, just get a loan from the bank or ah long, but when the time comes for repayment, then you will know how much money you have got left. that's is why there are so many car repossesses around, just look around in the newspapers, loads and loads of auction going on for repossessed items.

Anyways, how do you define the word "rich"?
is it when you got plenty of wealth as in money?
or when you got loads of earthly belongings like condos, bungalows, cars and so on?
or when you go home, be with a happy family,enough food on the table, shelter for the entire family, money for the month with some for savings, and know one day when you go, you will go smiling without any worries as you have lived a happy life and have done your part for your family and more?

for me, i'll choose the later.

Answer 4

The prime minister of malaysia plays volleyball naked in the winter while consuming large amounts Otterpops and singing 'mary had a little lamb.'