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A Threads user has faced widespread criticism after admitting online that he owns multiple properties while continuing to register himself as part of Malaysia's B40 income group
This enabled his family to receive government aid and education scholarships intended for the country's lowest-income households.
The post, which has since been deleted, quickly sparked backlash.
In his post, the man explained that despite owning several properties, he deliberately remained classified as B40 to ensure his children would qualify for Public Service Department (JPA) scholarships.
According to his claims, a single university degree funded by JPA scholarships costs around RM65,000.
He framed the decision as a calculated sacrifice for his children's future, explaining that although he owns multiple homes, the long-term educational benefits outweigh personal gain.
"People ask why I still remain B40 even though I have [seven] rental properties. It's because I want my children to get JPA scholarships," he wrote in his now-deleted post, screenshots of which have since gone viral.
"One child's degree costs RM65,000, covered by the government. Ten years of STR is only RM19,000. My children's future is far more valuable."
He said he didn't seek much for himself as a parent, only that seeing his children succeed was enough, and in his eyes, that was what "real wealth" meant.
He also revealed that he still receives government aid each year, amounting to roughly RM1,900 through programmes such as Rahmah Cash Assistance (STR) and MyKasih
Screenshots accompanying the post showed a MyKasih Foundation page indicating a remaining balance of RM100 under SARA monthly assistance, alongside an STR portal showing approved payments totalling RM700.
The man listed his property portfolio in detail, which spans nearly two decades:
Property Portfolio:
2007: Low-cost flat, RM35,000
2011: Condominium, RM270,000
2018: Low-cost flat, RM88,000
2021: Double-storey terrace house, RM350,000
2022: Ground-floor apartment, RM145,000
2023: Apartment (upper floor), RM105,000
2025: Flat (upper floor), RM120,000
While he framed the post as a father's effort to secure a better future for his children, many netizens saw it as an admission of exploiting welfare programmes and education scholarships meant for genuinely low-income families
As the screenshots of his post spread, netizens questioned how someone claiming ownership of at least seven properties could still qualify for B40 classification and receive assistance such as STR and MyKasih.
Some pointed out that cases like this are far from isolated.
Online commentators noted instances of families receiving government assistance for school fees or basic needs, yet living lifestyles that appear far from modest, driving luxury cars or flaunting expensive jewellery, raising questions about how the aid is used and whether it truly reaches those who need it most.
The case has reignited public debate over how asset ownership is factored into eligibility for government assistance, as well as the need for stricter verification to prevent abuse of programs like STR and MyKasih.
