“The loan sharks are vile. Heng said she learnt that the couple had borrowed about RM20,000 from 20 loan sharks since 2024. He is back in debt with loan sharks. Chia said she received threatening calls from loan sharks earlier this month, demanding her to settle her brother’s debts. The loan sharks, she said, seemed to know where she lives and have details of her vehicle.

Source: The Star January 16, 2026 00:54 UTC