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Savings habit turns retired teacher into BSN SSP millionaire
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. 18 Jun 2025 06:16pm 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. - Bernama photo MELAKA - 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. 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. - Bernama photo "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. "I only believed it after confirming with BSN, and I'm truly thankful for this long-awaited blessing,' said Bahari, who had served in the teaching profession for 34 years. He said that for now, he had no plans on how to spend the prize money and would continue saving it in his SSP account to remain eligible for future draws. However, Bahari said he intended to use part of the winnings to take his siblings, who had yet to perform the haj or umrah, to fulfil the pilgrimage. - BERNAMA More Like This
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Caddy career promises lucrative income
ALOR GAJAH: A career as a golf caddy now promises a lucrative income, with earnings potentially reaching up to RM6,000 per month. As such, Confederation of ASEAN Senior Golfers' Associations (CASGA) president, Datuk Bahari Abdullah, is encouraging young Malaysians to consider this profession, especially those interested in making it a full-time career. "The public perception that being a caddy does not offer good income or cannot support a family is not true. The golf industry in this country actually offers substantial income opportunities, provided that local youth are given the space and chance to pursue a career as a caddy," he said during a press conference at A'Famosa Golf Resort to introduce CASGA. Bahari expressed hope that more young people, especially golf enthusiasts, would take up the caddy profession in the future through various training academies in the country, such as the AMS Caddy Academy based in Klang. "In addition to producing trained caddies, such academies open opportunities for youth to earn above the new government-mandated minimum wage, while also offering structured career paths and insurance protection," he added. Speaking about CASGA, Bahari said that since its founding over 10 years ago, the association has helped strengthen ties among senior golfers in the ASEAN region. He noted that the association in Malaysia currently includes many government retirees, including former chief secretaries and chief justices, as well as entrepreneurs and golf club owners. "The idea behind CASGA's establishment is to assist the government in conveying information through golf, and to foster closer ties among senior golfers in the ASEAN region," he said.
