Malaysians throng pawnshops, using i-Sinar money to reclaim belongings


Increase in sales: People seen buying and browsing for gold at a jewellery store in Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: People have been found using money from their i-Sinar withdrawal to reclaim personal belongings, including pawned valuables.

Besides redeeming these items, some are also using the EPF money to purchase gold and second-hand cars.

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