It all started when a Threads user, @syahmisyamir, posted a thought that quickly caught the attention of netizens.
In his post, he questioned why people with a monthly salary below RM2,000 often complained about their low income and blamed the government for not helping enough.
According to him, some of these individuals chose not to further their studies after SPM, which eventually limited their earning potential.
“You were lazy to study, so bear the consequences”
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The user argued that education opportunities have always been available in Malaysia.
He wrote that study loans are widely accessible, so there should not be excuses about expensive fees holding people back.
In his view, if someone decided not to pursue higher education, then they should accept the consequences rather than pointing fingers at the government.
Netizens hit back with real life examples
The post immediately sparked a heated discussion in the comments section. Many netizens disagreed, saying that not everyone had the same privileges in life.
One netizen pointed out that not everyone is lazy and there may be reasons why some do not further their studies.
Another commenter agreed with the OP, saying people should not expect the same rewards if they put in less effort:
A comment read:
“Stop labelling people. Everyone has a different life story. Back in the 80s, salaries were low but people still managed to survive.”
The post has since opened up a wider conversation about income levels, education opportunities, and the role of the government in addressing wage issues in Malaysia.
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