Compiled by NG ZI QIN, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN
A STREET beggar in Pakistan has been revealed to be a millionaire, according to Malaysia Nanban.
Shawkath from Punjab is a well-known presence in the streets of Multhan town, begging daily for food and money.
However, it came to light that he owned numerous properties in the nation and had at least 1.7 million rupees (RM28,000) in a bank account.
His children are reportedly going to expensive private schools, and each of them has insurance policies worth millions.
Shawkath has also become something of an influencer, posting about his life on social media.
The man reportedly earns at least 1,000 rupees daily from his street life as a beggar.
It is not clear if he is facing any action by the authorities, as the revelation was apparently made by the country’s revenue collection agency.
> SJK (T) Sungai Ara in Penang has been allocated 0.4ha plot of land by the state government thanks to the efforts of state leaders, Makkal Osai reported.
Its new headmaster Vinoth Thulukkanam said this was the culmination of a 25-year effort by former headmasters, school board members, the Parent-Teacher Association, the community and community leaders.
The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
