Celebrity entrepreneur Dato’ Aliff Syukri has faced many controversies throughout his career, but one thing most people seem to agree on is his deep affection for his family and how much he enjoys spoiling them. Previously, the businessman spent RM1.5 million on gold jewellery for his wife, Datin Seri Shahida. While his latest gift to his son didn’t cost millions, it was still something that would take most people months of savings to afford.
Earlier this week, Aliff took his 13-year-old son, Ibraheem Adham, to a Machines store to buy him his first smartphone. The millionaire also shared why he chose not to allow his children to have smartphones until he felt they were ready. Here’s what he had to say:
In an Instagram post, Dato’ Aliff Syukri revealed that he promised to buy a smartphone for his son after he turned 13 years old. He explained that the reason he hadn’t bought his child a phone earlier was that he didn’t want either of his kids to become too dependent on technology. “I also want him to appreciate the things he has, as it’s not easy to finally own something valuable,” he said.
His now-teenage son, Ibraheem, had apparently asked why he couldn’t have a smartphone, especially since many of his friends already owned one. “I told him to be patient—it just wasn’t the right time for him. Now, his dream has come true,” the entrepreneur added. As seen in the photos he shared, it appears that Aliff bought his son an iPhone 13, judging by the colour of the device, which seems to match the child’s age.
The Instagram post earned Aliff Syukri praise from netizens. Many agreed with his approach to teaching his children the value of appreciating their belongings, while others commented that 13 is a suitable age to own a phone, as his son would likely have a better understanding of responsibility. Some also praised the public figure for not spoiling his children, pointing out how he bought his son an older iPhone model instead of the latest series.
How old were you when you got your first mobile phone?
Source: Instagram
