Money matters are often a sensitive topic within families.
For one woman, things became uncomfortable after her mother suggested that the house she bought as an investment should be rented out cheaply to her younger siblings.
Asked to rent below her monthly loan repayment
The woman shared her experience on Threads, explaining that she bought the property with the intention of using it as an investment.
She said she pays RM1,400 a month to the bank for the house. However, her mother allegedly suggested that she rent the unit to her siblings for just RM600 a month, citing the idea of a “family price”.
“I really do not understand the logic of asking me to rent out a house I bought at a price so far below my monthly repayment,” she wrote.
According to the woman, her mother felt that making a small loss for family members was something normal.
The woman admitted that this made her feel conflicted, as the house was never meant to be a personal residence but an investment.
She added that the suggestion made her regret involving family members in her financial decisions.
Torn between sympathy and practicality
The woman said she understands how difficult it is for her siblings to find affordable rental housing near Kuala Lumpur.
She admitted feeling sympathy for them and said that was why the issue affected her emotionally.
“I do avoid discussing finances with my family, but because they are my siblings, it makes things harder,” she explained.
Netizens urge her to set boundaries
The post sparked discussion online, with many netizens advising the woman to stand firm.
Some said renting below market rate and below her loan repayment was not practical and would only burden her in the long run.
Others warned that mixing family and money often leads to resentment, especially if issues such as late payments or property damage arise.
Several netizens also reminded her that sacrifices made today may not necessarily be remembered in the future.
