A local man is currently having a total mental breakdown after paying RM48 for a plate of Nasi Kandar in Johor Bahru.

Alan, who spent three hours huffing carbon monoxide on the Causeway just to save five dollars, was blindsided when a single rubbery squid cost more than his self-esteem.

“I thought Malaysia was a charity for my superior currency,” Alan sobbed while clutching a receipt that proved he is now officially too poor for Taman Nusa Sentral.

The stall owner reportedly applied a 400% “Pink IC Surcharge” after spotting Alan’s smug face and overpriced Uniqlo t-shirt.

Local Malaysians have praised the vendor for successfully scamming a tourist who thought he was a financial genius.

Alan is now expected to walk back across the bridge to save on bus fare.