[Watch] Ismail Sabri’s RM6.9k Burberry Shirt Raises Eyebrows, Costs More Than Average M’sian Salary
Critics claimed that the shirt worn by Ismail Sabri costs three times the average salary of Malaysians
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Social media are abuzz with the clothing worn by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob when he visited a carnival in Putrajaya last weekend.
Netizens are raving about his red shirt from British luxury brand Burberry, which costs about RM6,900 a piece.
In a video that has gone viral, Ismail Sabri was mingling with the people at the carnival while wearing the shirt.
Not The Time To Flaunt, Said Netizens
Netizens on social media gave a mostly negative reaction when they compared the price of the shirt worn with the salary scale of most people at this time.
Many said that the people are now stuck with the country’s deteriorating economic situation, but the Prime Minister is being fashionable in an expensive shirt.
It is said that the price is as expensive as three months’ salary for Malaysians.
On the left : The 2 tops @IsmailSabri60 is wearing costs RM12,400
— Elill (@Elill_E) June 26, 2022
On the right : A man barely makes RM10 a day
Now this is what you call #KeluargaMalaysia 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/58rfqXtRLY
Kita dah tahu Ismail Sabri ni bukan kisah pun masalah rakyat. Tak terkejut langsung baju Burberry dia harganya jauh lebih tinggi daripada gaji kebanyakan rakyat Malaysia.
— Laga Cawan 🏴 (@LagaCawan) June 26, 2022
Tapi yang dia pakai kain sutera ni walaun PAS atau yang terpaling melayu islam tak nak komen ke? pic.twitter.com/eLU6GLokuu
Some question the meaning of ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ (Malaysian Family) introduced by Ismail Sabri, which is often lauded but seemingly fails to assist those in need.
The Keluarga Malaysia concept calls on the people to put aside all differences and together mobilise their energy in facing challenges as a family.
Last May, a Burberry shirt was also worn by Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a meeting with Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong, and it became the talk of social media users.
According to the Burberry Malaysia website, the black, blue and white patterned shirt costs RM5,500.
Murahnya Baju yang dipakai oleh Bapa Keluarga Perompak Malaysia 😜
— SIVABALAN MUGUNTHAN (@SHIVA9389) May 27, 2022
Harga barangan melambung tinggi , rakyat merana tapi PM Keluarga Perompak Malaysia tetap dengan Baju Burberry berharga MYR 5k🤣
Rakyat Fikir-fikirkanlah pic.twitter.com/uOIwaiIKPO
But some praised Ismail Sabri and hoped he could continue the effort to make the country great again.
READ MORE: Extra RM100, RM50 Handouts For B40 Group Under BKM Scheme To Ease Their Burden, Says Ismail Sabri
Granted, it’s not the first time netizens have voiced out against elected representatives from flaunting their wealth.
Tips untuk ahli politik.
— Twt_Bajet (@twt_bajet) March 9, 2020
Jangan post dalam media sosial gambar bersama barang mewah anda
Rakyat tak suka tengok TS @AnnuarMusa.
Anda sentiasa jadi perhatian masyarakat.
Contohi TS Muhyiddin Yassin.
Ambil gambar sorok jam tangan beliau pakai.
Buat la humble skit. pic.twitter.com/Pbby8DFWwM
Perhaps, the prime minister and other politicians could learned a thing or two from former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Never forget : EX PM Mahathir becomes accidental fashion icon as Instagram post of his old school RM 12.90 Bata sandals went viral . #walletFriendly #BataMalaysia pic.twitter.com/cl0WpSkvfx
— BATA MALAYSIA (@bataMY1) April 11, 2021
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