Ex-headmaster loses RM35k to ‘cleaning service’


GEORGE TOWN: It was a painful experience for a retired headmaster who lost his hard-earned savings after seeking a “cleaning service” for his house on social media.

Ooi Eng Lye, 64, said his ordeal started when he contacted a person through an advertisement on Facebook on Nov 16, 2022.

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