“It’s my choice”, This M’sian man decides to live in his car, saves up to RM2,000 a month

12 Jun 2024 • 12:38 PM MYT
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Over the years, the cost-of-living has increased significantly. With that said, one of the main expenses would definitely be paying rent or instalment for their house. In an attempt to reduce his cost-of-living significantly, this Malaysian man has decided to live in his car, saving up to RM2,000 a month!

This M’sian man decides to live in his car, saves up to RM2,000 a month

Sharing his journey on TikTok, Mushamir is a 32-year-old Malaysian who was inspired to follow an unconventional method of living, after watching a YouTube video. Giving a tour of his mobile home, the man has transformed the back of his car into a living space where he could sleep.

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Meet Mushamir, a 32-year-old Malaysian who has decided to live in his car by choice.
Source: Provided to Wau Post (Mushamir)

Reclining the front of his seats and utilizing ice boxes for a good night’s sleep, Mushamir’s Proton Iriz is also equipped with a generator that could power up lights and fans, allowing him to watch movies, read books and play video games. Other than the fact that he’s living in a car, Mushamir’s day-to-day life includes showering at public restrooms, gyms, or gas stations, as well as jogging.

“To me it’s no different than living in a house. Many may assume that I’m homeless or jobless, but I’m not”, he mentioned.

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Equipped with a generator, he is able generate enough power to operate lights and fans in his car, allowing him time to enjoy his favourite wind down activities like playing video games and watching movies.
Source: Provided to Wau Post (Mushamir)

Living a normal life just like others, Mushamir shares that he would often visit his mother on the weekends to maintain family ties. Following his unconventional method of living, many netizens have showed him support and here’s what some of them said:

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Netizens commenting on the video.
Source: TikTok

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Netizens commenting on the video.
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Netizens commenting on the video.
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All the best Mushamir, we hope everything bodes well for you! If you’re interested in his mobile home, check him out here!

Watch the video below:

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