Savings Habit Turns Retired Teacher Into BSN SSP Millionaire
MELAKA, June 18 (Bernama) -- What began as a simple savings habit turned into a life-changing moment for a retired teacher who was named the winner of the 112th Bank Simpanan Nasional Sijil Simpanan Premium (BSN SSP) Millionaire draw.
Bahari Harun, 60, from Kampung Sungai Putat, said he began saving in his BSN SSP account at the age of 17, Initially drawn by the attractive prizes offered through the draw, a habit he continues to this day.
'At first, I only saved RM10 as I didn't earn much, but I was motivated by the prizes offered, such as motorcycles and cars, so I continued saving.
'I've won several prizes before, including cash and electrical appliances, which keeps me motivated to continue saving in my BSN SSP account. Who knows, I might become a millionaire one day,' he told reporters here today.
He said this when met after the interview session held in conjunction with the 112th BSN SSP Millionaire Prize Presentation Ceremony, presented by Melaka BSN director Mohd Hairul Izam Abu Bakar.
Recalling his savings journey with BSN SSP, Bahari said he enjoyed depositing money at various branches, always hoping that luck would one day be on his side to win the BSN SSP Millionaire draw.
The former senior assistant (administration) at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Ayer Molek said his savings had steadily grown over the years, without any expectation of earning dividends.
Sharing the moment he had long been waiting for as a loyal SSP account holder, the father of three, aged between 13 and 20, said he received the good news from his wife, Dalena Mahadi, 42, over the phone last Saturday.
'Although I was really hoping to win, I didn't believe it at first because the draw wasn't held on the usual first Saturday of the month.
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