Dream of a home and holiday dashed by loan sharks

By REMAR NORDIN

JOHOR BARU: A former receptionist's dream of moving into a house and travelling to Taiwan crumbled after she was victimised by loan sharks.

The 25-year-old woman, who asked to be identified only as Chong, said she wanted to move with her siblings into a house after renting rooms for five years working in Singapore.

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Former Receptionist , Johor , Rented House , Holiday , Loan Shark , Harassment , Johor MCA , Public Complaints Bureau

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