fbpx
Connect with us

Social Stories

Crowdfunding Page Unites M’sians to Help Reduce Nation’s RM1 Trillion Debt

Published

Crowdfunding Page Unites M'sians to Help Reduce Nation's RM1 Trillion Debt - WORLD OF BUZZ 2
Source: Go Get Funding

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

There’s nothing more heartwarming than seeing fellow Malaysians coming together for their nation. Recent news about the RM1 trillion debt that our country is facing was definitely a shock to many of us as we didn’t expect it to reach such an amount.

Nik Shazarina Bakti, who is a legal officer at Sisters in Islam (SIS) and a 27-year-old law graduate loves Malaysia a lot and is very proud of her country. Hence, she decided to do something to help save the country by rallying Malaysians together. She has since started a crowdfunding page to raise funds in order to help reduce the nation’s staggering federal government debt.

“I hope to gather Malaysians and also the rest of the world to help contribute towards reducing Malaysia’s debt,” she writes. She also reminded Malaysians that there was a time when the rakyat did the same, by uniting to donate jewellery, money and valuables to Tunku Abdul Rahman and the government so that they could go to London and claim for independence. 

“Let’s do it again! And this time, WE are doing it! We can tell our children and grandchildren of this initiative that we all took part in to save Negaraku Malaysia,” she urges.

The goal she has set on the page, Please Help Malaysia, is US$100, 000 (RM398,000) and currently, there are 92 backers who have raised US$3,633 (RM13,437) so far. The crowdfunding will be ongoing until July 31 and she assures that the process will be transparent. All proceeds will be channelled to the Government and she will upload proof that she has passed the money over to them.

Crowdfunding Page Unites M'sians to Help Reduce Nation's RM1 Trillion Debt - WORLD OF BUZZ

Source: The Times

“If we could work together during the 14th General Election (remember we trusted anyone who could help us?), I am sure we can work together for another round,” she added. One of her supporters is Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, the daughter of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who said that she is proud of Nik Shazarina for taking the effort.

Marina wrote on her Facebook page, “So many very sweet and caring people have approached me to do something but I really am reluctant because I don’t think it’s appropriate. But this young person has taken her own initiative to do something by crowdfunding to save Malaysia. I happen to know her and am so proud of her. So if you can help, do support. Every little bit helps.”

Maria Chin Abdullah, who is the MP for Petaling Jaya Selatan also pledged her support for the crowdfunding and said that Nik Shazarina has contacted her to help deliver the proceeds to the Ministry of Finance.

She wrote on Instagram, “Although we may disagree about having to use even more of the Rakyat’s money to settle the debt, we cannot deny that the debt is still there and is a huge threat to all of us. I support her initiative because something has to be done so that we can get back up on our feet.”

Crowdfunding Page Rallies M'sians Together to Help Reduce Nation's RM1 Trillion Debt - WORLD OF BUZZ

Source: Instagram

Many people were supportive of the initiative and pledged to donate to the cause but some of them were slightly skeptical as they preferred to donate their money to an official page.

Of course, before you donate to any cause, make sure that your funds are going to the right place!

 

Also read: M’sian Writes Heartwarming Letter to Govt & Donates RM100 to Repay National Debt

M - WORLD OF BUZZ 1

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

pdft pdft
News10 hours ago

M’sians Warned to Stay Cautious After Crocodile Spotted Near Port Dickson Beach

The Negri Sembilan Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has urged the public to exercise caution when visiting Pantai Cermin...

fuelft fuelft
News10 hours ago

“It is unfair” – M’sian Petrol Dealers Call for Fines for Owners of Foreign Vehicles that Refuel RON95

The issue of Singapore-registered vehicles buying subsidised fuel has been a long-standing issue, with several vehicle owners being stopped and...

collage 7 collage 7
News11 hours ago

“At least a warning” – PAS Will Take Action on Party Member Who Said Hannah Yeoh is ‘YTL Daughter’

PAS Secretary-General Takiyuddin Haji Hassan said the Islamic party will take action against PAS Perak Chief for his recent remarks...

collage 5 collage 5
News13 hours ago

“No interest shown by locals” – PRESMA Says Rohingyas Might Be Hired to Work at Mamak Restaurants

With the lack of enthusiasm shown by Malaysians to work behind the scenes, we MIGHT see Rohingyas working at Mamak...

collage 3 collage 3
News1 day ago

Medical Jet Carrying 6 Passengers Crashes in Philadelphia Days After American Airlines Crash

A small aircraft carrying 6 passengers, including a child, crashed in Philadelphia, the United States of America, on Friday night...

collage 1 collage 1
News2 days ago

“We have Chinatown in Jonker Walk” – Dr Akmal Saleh Says Jalan Hang Tuah is Relevant With Malay Culture

DAP recently suggested “rebranding” Jalan Hang Tuah into Jonker Walk 2.0, but the traders in the area wanted to avoid...

feat image anwar gaza feat image anwar gaza
News2 days ago

“What kind of mindset is this?” – PMX Criticises Those Telling Govt to Fix Domestic Issues Before Helping Rebuild Gaza

Previously, we shared Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement that the Malaysian Government will assist Palestine in building a...

feat image anwar cny feat image anwar cny
News2 days ago

“Malays celebrating CNY, Thaipusam never been a problem for decades” – PMX Calls Out Those Who Stir Up Conflicts

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called out the actions of certain parties in Malaysia who are stirring conflicts...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY