Malaysian actor Kamal Adli finds purpose helping others and promoting businesses on Thread
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysian actor Kamal Adli has discovered many individuals seeking financial assistance through the social media platform Thread.
- He is helping those in need to the best of his ability, often by providing small amounts of money for essentials.
- Adli also uses Thread to promote local businesses and has received numerous marriage proposals via the platform.
Malaysian actor Kamal Adli has found a new purpose on the social media platform Thread, where he has connected with numerous individuals facing financial difficulties. The 40-year-old actor has committed to helping those in need as much as he can, often responding to requests for financial aid.
I just found out so many people have money problems. Some message me asking to borrow money, asking for donations. I help according to my ability; whoever I can help, I help. There's no need to show it off.
"I just found out so many people have money problems," Adli shared. "Some message me asking to borrow money, asking for donations. I help according to my ability; whoever I can help, I help. There's no need to show it off." He described receiving messages with pictures of families asking for as little as RM50 to buy milk for their children, and he provides QR codes for direct transfers when possible.
I feel sorry when some message with a picture of a family asking for RM50 to buy milk for their child. Whoever I can help, I help, and I ask for their QR code to transfer the money.
Beyond direct financial assistance, Adli has also leveraged Thread to support local businesses. Many entrepreneurs have reached out to him, requesting help in promoting their ventures on the platform. Adli has been happy to oblige, noting that some businesses have thrived after receiving his support. "Many merchants message me asking for help to promote their businesses, and some of their businesses have advanced after that," he explained.
Many merchants message me asking for help to promote their businesses, and some of their businesses have advanced after that.
Interestingly, Adli's presence on Thread has also attracted personal attention, with several individuals expressing interest in marriage. "Some have asked me to marry them, some want to propose to me, some want to introduce me to their sisters, all sorts of behavior. But I politely decline," he said. Despite these varied interactions, Adli expressed gratitude for Thread, viewing it as a platform that has opened many doors and opportunities for him, leading to numerous brand collaborations.
Some have asked me to marry them, some want to propose to me, some want to introduce me to their sisters, all sorts of behavior. But I politely decline.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.