#NSTviral: Woman loses RM2,000 savings after termites devour cash
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman was left heartbroken after discovering that roughly RM2,000 of her hard-earned savings had been severely damaged by termites.
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman experienced heartbreak after discovering that approximately RM2,000 of her savings had been severely damaged by termites. She shared photos on Threads, displaying the affected RM20 banknotes with nibbled corners and holes. Unsure of how to proceed, she turned to social media for guidance. The post garnered over 600,000 views in three days. @nysahassan recommended taking the notes to a commercial bank or Bank Negara Malaysia, stating that they would assess the damage. @byenimoo shared a similar experience, where their father lost RM10,000 after termites destroyed his hidden cash, including important serial numbers. @aiaidudurara reminded everyone that keeping money in a bank account is the safest option to prevent such unexpected losses.
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