From private jets to cab driver: Malaysia's 'Gambling King' influencer, who once earned RM100,000 a month,
Malaysia's 'Gambling King' influencer Aaron Lim, once earning RM100,000 monthly, now drives Grab to repay US$245,000 in debt.Summary
Aaron Lim, a 48-year-old Malaysian influencer once known for his flamboyant gambling lifestyle, is now working as a Grab driver to repay approximately US$245,000 in debt. Lim previously claimed to earn RM100,000 per month and regularly played high-stakes baccarat, winning up to RM300,000 in a single night while traveling on private jets and dining lavishly. He built a social media following by sharing gambling tips and promoting messages like "three to five thousand a day, a hundred thousand a month," but also acknowledged losing as much as RM150,000 in one night. After years of gambling left him heavily indebted, Lim declared in June 2025, "Gambling has no winners, only victims. I have harmed many people." In an Instagram video posted on September 21, 2026, he described working 10-hour days as a Grab driver using a borrowed car, earning a maximum of about RM200 on a good day, and suffering from back pain and insomnia. Now focused on rebuilding his life, Lim has made small expense-management changes, such as buying food after 8:30 p.m. at half price, and says his wild days are behind him.
(Source：The Economic Times)