Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.

Would you spend close to RM1 million on a car just to use it for ride-hailing? That's exactly what 30-year-old Yuan from Beijing did — and it's paying off.

Image via Douyin

In a move that's both baffling and brilliant, Yuan splashed out 1.55 million yuan (RM933,500) on a Mercedes-Maybach S480. Maybach is a German luxury car brand, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, known for its high-end sedans and SUVs.