Beggar on the street spotted with expensive iphone; are they richer than us?

 

ONLY THE most hard-hearted people will not be moved by the sight of a beggar on the road. With a cup at their feet and pleas in their eyes and voice, we feel compelled to aid them in whatever means possible. 

But sometimes, people observe that these beggars are able bodied and healthy, so why beg when they can work.

The answer is simple, that begging equals big money and little effort. People simply do not realise that beggars can collect a good deal of money in high traffic locations, making even more money than the average office worker.  

To better understand this statement, readers can check out a video post on X by netizen @mhmmdhsm.

In the brief video, an iphone could be seen sticking out of the pocket of one of the beggars. @mhmmdhsm sarcastically wrote on the post that the girl might be a chief executive officer disguised as a beggar.

Looking at the position of the cameras, it appears to be an older model, but nonetheless, still an iphone. And we all know without a doubt that the iphone is the most expensive brand in the market.

A successful beggar should convince people that they are poor, so this particular beggar has much to learn regarding the art of creating sympathy. 

On another note, The Star Media Group reported that some beggars in Klang make over RM700 a day. The amount is said to surpass the daily earnings of an average trader at the wet market.

Groups of beggars, believed to include individuals from China, have been spotted in areas such as Taman Eng Ann, Kampung Baru Pandamaran and Bandar Bukit Tinggi, drawing attention from locals and traders alike.

They often rely on visible physical disabilities to appeal for sympathy, positioning themselves along busy streets and market areas.

A reporter observed that they appeared unfazed by people taking photos of them.

Some were seen seated or lying on the ground with containers placed in front to collect donations, while others used wheelchairs and performed songs with the help of microphones and portable speakers.

Beyond cash contributions, several had also displayed QR codes, allowing passers-by to donate digitally.

Local traders say the group began appearing around the Chinese New Year period and claim their presence has affected business.

One trader, who identified herself only as Lin, expressed suspicion that the individuals may be linked to an organised syndicate, noting that they seemed to arrive and leave in groups, transported to and from nearby wet markets.

This timely video post is a good reminder to all of us that there is a time and place to be generous, and this is not one of them. Every time you donate to these “beggars,” you merely encourage their behaviour. — Focus Malaysia