Malaysian influencer Anes Ayunie Osman has come under fire online after a video showing her bringing a suitcase full of cash to buy 15 kilograms of gold jewelry went viral.
The video, uploaded onto TikTok towards the end of last month and currently boasting more than 2.7 million views, depicts Ayunie showing up at a jewelry store alongside her spouse and a sizable black suitcase, as reported. 8days .
In the video clip, she informs the employees of her intention to Purchase 15 kilograms of gold To ensure the purchase before prices increase, she proceeds to open the suitcase, exposing several bundles of cash wrapped in plastic.
On that particular day, the store had only 6 kilograms of necklaces and bracelets in stock, which she bought for approximately RM2.5 million (US$563,000). It was reported that she intended to come back the following day to acquire the leftover 9 kilograms.
While some viewers praised her for making a "smart investment," others accused her of flaunting her wealth and asked her why she chose to pay with cash rather than opting for a bank transfer or credit card.
Concerns about safety were also voiced, as numerous people cautioned that transporting significant sums of cash might invite risk.
"One user commented, 'The tax bureau would definitely be interested in this type of content,'” while another remarked, “Class is not something money can purchase.”
