Who says you can't take your wealth with you?
Published on: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Labuan: Burning hell money is a tradition among Taoist Chinese who believe the notes, though burnt, will be useful in the deceased's after-life. But the burial of an Indian with RM50 bills stuffed inside the coffin suggests some Indians have taken it to the next level – by using real money and leaving them intact. The picture of an encoffined Indian covered with ringgit notes suggests it happened in Malaysia.
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A rough guess puts it at a thousand ringgit but its real value would depend on whether he can actually use it and barring a depreciation in value of the ringgit wherever he may be heading. Of course appreciation vis-a-vis the currencies used there would be better. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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