A Threads post by a man claiming to earn RM2,000 a month has gone viral after he revealed he had to take a bank loan just to afford his wedding.
In a lengthy post on Threads, the user opened up about the struggles he faced while trying to get married. He said his RM2,000 monthly salary wasn’t enough to cover wedding costs, forcing him to take a RM20,000 loan from the bank.
I’m a poor B40 man. I work a regular job, earning RM2,000. I had to take a bank loan to get married. If I didn’t, where would I find RM20k?”
He added that the bride’s family rejected the idea of a small wedding, saying it would be “embarrassing.”
Despite being 30 years old, he admitted he hadn’t managed to save enough.
“They didn’t want a simple ceremony. Said it would bring shame. Even a financial advisor told me not to take a loan. But how else can I come up with that kind of money?” he lamented.
Criticism of wedding traditions and how society views poverty
As the thread continued, the man vented his frustration with societal norms that expect men to be financially ready for marriage, regardless of their economic background.
Being poor automatically becomes a shame. This world is messed up.”
He then criticised people who advise without understanding real financial struggles.
“If your parents are rich, don’t tell us what to do. Just sit under your parents’ protection and stay quiet.”
He also expressed anger at expensive marriage customs, claiming they only benefit wealthy families and cause stress for those in the B40 income group.
Netizens divided
The post went viral across Threads, with many users expressing mixed views about his situation.
Some sympathised with the man’s situation, while others felt he should have planned better.
One user commented: ‘Something is wrong if you’re 30, earning RM2k, and have zero savings.’
Another advised him to take up extra work: ‘Become a delivery rider after work or sell small products. You can’t just wait for things to change.’
Some shared that saving is possible, even with a low salary: ‘A single person earning RM2k should be able to save unless there are major commitments like a car or family.’
A more critical user pointed out the long-term view: ‘If you saved RM100/month from age 18, you’d have RM14.4k. With ASB’s 5% yearly dividend, you’d reach RM19.1k. You’re 30 — why start now?’
Another added: ‘It’s your responsibility as a man to be financially ready. Poverty is often a chain of poor decisions.’
The viral thread sparked wider conversations about whether traditional wedding customs are outdated in today’s economy. Many young Malaysians, especially those in the B40 group, feel trapped between social expectations and financial reality.
Some argued that weddings should be adjusted to match a couple’s means, while others insisted that financial planning should start early.
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