Comedian Ma Guo Bi's mum sold her home to help 51YO son repay RM6.3mil gambling debt
Taiwanese comedian Ma Guo Bi has publicly discussed his decade-long journey to repay a massive gambling debt of NT$50 million. With the support of his family, including his mother who sold her home to assist him, he has nearly cleared his financial obligations.
Why it matters
The story highlights the personal and social consequences of gambling addiction and the role of family support in recovery.
Taiwanese comedian Ma Guo Bi has expressed his gratitude to his family for their unwavering support as he continues to repay more than NT$50mil (RM6.3mil) in debt accumulated over a decade ago.
The 51-year-old incurred the massive amount in 2013 due to his gambling addiction.
Since then, he has worked tirelessly to repay what he owed and now has just over NT$5mil (RM633,912) left to settle.
Speaking about his financial struggles during a recent variety show appearance, Ma said he never considered running away or going overseas to escape his problems.
Instead, he chose to take responsibility for his actions and face the consequences.
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