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M'sian man claims he deposited RM1 million in bank 20 years ago, tries to get it, bank says no such record
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Nyi Nyi Thet , as published by Mothership
· October 1, 2026
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A Malaysian man, 72, said that he and his wife deposited RM1 million (S$313,000) to a bank in Aug. 25, 2006. According to Sinchew, he money was purportedly placed in two fixed deposit accounts, each with a 2-year lock-in period. The man said he ended up not withdrawing the money from those accou...
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Key points According to Sinchew, he money was purportedly placed in two fixed deposit accounts, each with a 2-year lock-in period. A Malaysian man, 72, said that he and his wife deposited RM1 million (S$313,000) to a bank in Aug. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? A Malaysian man, 72, said that he and his wife deposited RM1 million (S$313,000) to a bank in Aug. 25, 2006. According to Sinchew, he money was purportedly placed in two fixed deposit accounts, each with a 2-year lock-in period. The man said he ended up not withdrawing the money from those accou...
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