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For those aspiring to be influencers, it might seem like they're living the dream, with the prospect of becoming brand ambassadors and earning a substantial income from their projects. However, the harsh reality of the influencer lifestyle is that what you see online is often just a fa&ccedil;ade, and it's far from the glamorous image portrayed.
Some individuals may label influencers as "fake," but it's important to remember that not all fall into this category. Nevertheless, when you're in the public eye, controversy becomes almost inevitable. This is precisely what transpired with one influencer, who faced public scrutiny after netizens raised questions about a kitchen appliance in her possession.
Influencer Gets Called Out For Having A Fake Fridge
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<section><a title="@syamimia_" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@syamimia_?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@syamimia_</a>
Day 6: October grocery ♡ Saya dah jarang beli lauk dekat pasar sebab harga lebih kurang di pasaraya, bahkan ada yang saiz lebih besar dan bersih di pasaraya. Sayuran dan buah-buahan pula saya selalu beli dekat AEON sebab selain segar, barang dekat sana pun bersih. Saya masak setiap hari, kalau sempat saya akan rekod dan kongsi dengan followers 💕 Ramai yang tanya, "Mimi ada buat meal plan ke setiap hari?". Jawapan: Menu saya setiap hari berbeza dan spontan. Famili kecil saya selalu masak makanan kampung, Jepun dan Cina. Korang dah makan?
<a title="♬ Mori no chiisana restaurant - 手嶌　葵" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Mori-no-chiisana-restaurant-7215842991067138049?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">♬ Mori no chiisana restaurant - 手嶌　葵</a></section>
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Some time ago, Syamimia, a local influencer, found herself at the centre of controversy in August after sharing a video of her home makeover. To provide some context, Syamimia resides in a People's Housing Program (PPR) unit, and in the video, sharp-eyed netizens noticed several expensive, branded items. Notably, a SMEG fridge and a KitchenAid mixer raised eyebrows, leading many to question how she could afford such items while residing in a PPR unit.
For reference, a SMEG fridge typically comes with a price tag ranging from RM14,000 to RM21,000, making it highly improbable for someone in a PPR flat to own one, right?
However, in a recent interview with Astro Gempak, she made a startling revelation. The fridge in her video was not a SMEG fridge at all. Instead, it was a locally branded refrigerator purchased in 2021, and she had enlisted the services of a designer to transform it into a convincing replica of a genuine SMEG fridge.
"People with artistic minds are creative," she stated.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
&ldquo;Otak orang seni&rdquo; aderhhhhhh <a href="https://t.co/hipHX72esJ">pic.twitter.com/hipHX72esJ</a>
&mdash; aLeL 🍊 (@AzlilAdzif) <a href="https://twitter.com/AzlilAdzif/status/1713870462462427479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2023</a></blockquote>

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She went as far as visiting stores like Harvey Norman to meticulously take measurements of the fridge, including its logo, to ensure that the designer could craft an exact duplicate. She candidly admitted that she wasn't overly concerned about the speculations and negative comments from netizens following the posting of her home makeover video. She stated that as long as they refrained from delving into sensitive topics such as religion, appearance, or her parents, she chose to ignore them. She genuinely wanted to clarify the truth herself.
Truth Backfires On Syamimia 
Regrettably, even after her candid revelation, numerous individuals remained dissatisfied and criticized her, labelling her actions as "pathetic" for attempting to project a false "rich-lifestyle" image by pretending to possess something she didn't. Some even raised concerns about potential legal repercussions from the brand due to misrepresentation, while others sarcastically commented on her "creative and artistic brain."
Here&rsquo;s some of the comments:
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Tak apa ke bagitahu macam ni? Tak takut ke kalau smeg saman?
&mdash; AL (@ciraplaici) <a href="https://twitter.com/ciraplaici/status/1713940550859247943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Kalau dah miskin tu buat gaya miskin. Tu dah kira brand abuse dah. Kau beli brand lain, then ubah jd brand lain. Dia ibarat kau beli brand sukan local then kau tak suka kah ubah dia jd brand international. Brand local tu boleh sama kau juga tau tak? Euw otak org seni konon
&mdash; Nora (@hanokitara) <a href="https://twitter.com/hanokitara/status/1714156605519130779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2023</a></blockquote>

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she's taking "the craziest thing abt being creative" too seriously
&mdash; piyae* ੈ✩‧₊˚ (@kazdzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/kazdzz/status/1714140043126911231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2023</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none">
&ldquo;Orang otak seni ni creative&rdquo; *kau dengar tak apa aku dengar* 😂 <a href="https://t.co/PEnfl62lVG">pic.twitter.com/PEnfl62lVG</a>
&mdash; Insp. Miaw Miaw Fuzzyface (@MiaNawawi) <a href="https://twitter.com/MiaNawawi/status/1714168870096048443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2023</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none">
HAHAHAHAHA mesti seni dulu A+ eh wakakakakakaka senang buat job kau copy paste pastu label diri sendiri otak orang seni 🤣
&mdash; narina (@narinanawawi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narinanawawi/status/1713923696975569114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2023</a></blockquote>

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How Can One Be Eligible For A PPR?
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/e185a1d7f2ea8a717566a219c8d0875b9c168eeb9ab993d02d2d8eb43836bbb7" />
For context, the People's Housing Program (PPR) is a government initiative under the Ministry of Urban Well-being, Housing, and Local Government (KPKT). Its primary objectives are the relocation of squatters and addressing the housing needs of the lower-income demographic. The program is categorized into two segments:
<ul>
<li>Rented PPR: Targeted at lower-income squatter families, it entails a monthly rent of RM124.</li>
<li>Owned PPR: Geared toward facilitating homeownership for individuals with limited income, it is available at a cost of RM35,000 per unit in Peninsular Malaysia and RM42,000 per unit in Sabah and Sarawak.</li>
</ul>
Furthermore, eligibility for PPR units is contingent upon individuals having a monthly income not exceeding RM2,500.
In the aftermath of her revelation, she has experienced a notable decline in her social media following. It's a sobering reminder that authenticity often garners more favour than pretence in the eyes of the public.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, TikTok &amp; various cross-references for context.
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This is the epitome of 'faking it till you make it'.

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Malaysian Influencer Faces Backlash For Unveiling Replica SMEG Fridge In Her PPR Home

Malaysian Influencer Faces Backlash For Unveiling Replica SMEG Fridge In Her PPR Home

This is the epitome of 'faking it till you make it'.

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