We all know that one friend who always seems to need “just RM100” for something urgent; shoes for a run, transport to work, or that one last bill to cover.
At first, you lend out of kindness. But what happens when the borrowing becomes a pattern, and the excuses never stop?
That’s exactly what one Malaysian man experienced, and he finally had enough.
Not the first time, not the last
In a now-viral post on X (formerly Twitter), user @Mohdhafidz711 shared a screenshot of a familiar situation, a friend asking to borrow RM100 for a run.
While it may sound harmless, his blunt response revealed that this wasn’t the first time this friend had asked… or failed to pay back.
Friend: Assalamualaikum, can I borrow RM100? I’ve got a 2.4km run tomorrow and I don’t have shoes.
Him: Waalaikumsalam. No. You haven’t even paid me back from the last time. Or the time before that.
For many, this would just be another harmless favour. But for Mohdhafidz, it was the final straw in a long line of unpaid debts and broken promises.
A pattern of disappointment
Frustrated, he opened up about how this wasn’t just one isolated case, but a recurring issue with multiple people, including long-time friends and even ex-partners.
Is my whole life just going to be about being friends with people who want my money? Seriously, I’m tired,” he shared.
Been friends for years, and never once paid me back. Every time I ask, it’s the same excuses and then they tell me I wasn’t sincere in helping. I’m done. The same thing keeps happening.”
This emotional outburst clearly struck a nerve with many online especially when he revealed just how much money he’d lost to people he trusted.
From RM8K to RM30K & still no repayment
According to his post, one ex borrowed RM8,000 before suddenly ghosting him after the breakup.
Another took RM15,000 and only paid it back when he threatened her with legal action.
And if that wasn’t enough, he recounted how a friend once cried in front of him, begging to borrow RM30,000 for a wedding.
My mum didn’t even know how to react,” he added.
He’s not alone
The post quickly filled with replies from netizens who had gone through similar experiences.
One person shared:
“Same with me. A so-called friend from work owed me over RM1,000. Promised to pay bit by bit but I didn’t see a single sen. In the end, he blocked me. What a jerk.”
Another praised Mohdhafidz for finally putting his foot down:
“You set the boundaries. Congrats. Your friend must be embarrassed reading this.”
And one commenter who came through with solid advice:
“How to avoid people borrowing money from you?
Don’t look like you’re rich. That’s it. If someone asks, just say nicely, ‘Sorry bro, not that I don’t want to help, but I’m broke too. Waiting for my salary.’ This way, your money stays safe, and maybe your friendship too.”
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