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Banker laments customer buying Honda City RS with RM2k salary, netizens ask “How do you eat?”

By TheSun in September 4, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
Banker laments customer buying Honda City RS with RM2k salary, netizens ask “How do you eat?”


BANK employees in Malaysia are once again shaking their heads over unrealistic buyer expectations.

A recent Threads post went viral after one banker shared a story about a customer whose demands were, frankly, absurd.

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“Customers buying cars these days are giving bankers a headache too. Their basic salary is RM1,700, net pay RM2,000, yet they want to buy a Honda City RS with full loan.

“They refuse to take a lower-spec model and act super arrogant. When people act like that, I respond in kind: ‘Ma’am, why don’t you try applying for an Axia manual instead?’

“Even that might not get approved. Ended the call immediately. Such a ridiculous customer,” the banker wrote.

Netizens were quick to weigh in, with many sympathizing with the banker.

“Just tell the customer to apply for a motorcycle,” one user called matchastober1 joked.

“Yesterday I saw on TikTok a guy earning RM1,700 net, taking a Honda City with a monthly payment of RM900. I was like, how do you even eat after paying for the car? I pay RM500 for my car, earn more than that, and even then I have to save hard,” anssazlan shared.



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