Category: Going Viral

WITH Malaysians being exposed to more global influences in food, there has been a wave of food trends adapting to local taste buds over the past few years. Fuelled by the reach and speed of social media, these food hypes have rapidly gained popularity. However, while they introduce variety and innovation, some fear this comes… Continue reading Malaysian pasar malam losing funfare, culture, says expat

A Singapore-registered car was caught refuelling with RON95 petrol at a Johor station despite the ban on foreign vehicles buying subsidised fuel. According to Guang Ming Daily, the incident came to light after a Facebook post showed the driver filling up with RON95 at about 3.55am in the Permas Jaya area. The individual who uploaded… Continue reading “Tak boleh meh?” — Singaporean refuels RON95 in Johor after BUDI95 rollout, angers netizen

A financial survey has recently revealed that middle-income earners in Malaysia are feeling the pinch in their finances compared to lower-income groups. Financial comparison website RinggitPlus, in its annual financial literacy survey, found that Malaysians earning between RM5,000 and RM10,000 a month are “slipping” in terms of their “savings power”. This downward trend was not… Continue reading Malaysians earning RM5k-RM10k losing savings power: Survey

A woman expressed disappointment after being deemed ineligible for the BUDI95 fuel subsidy as she does not possess a valid driving licence. She said only her husband qualifies for the 300-litre subsidy despite the couple frequently travelling between Perak and Kuala Lumpur for work, visiting their children in boarding school and university, caring for her… Continue reading ‘Get a licence first’: Netizens slam woman denied BUDI95 subsidy

WOMEN are always right, this is a well-known fact, especially among men holding the title of “husband.” In fact, many husbands are aware that their lifespan might be shortened if they make certain fun of their wives, particularly when it comes to the matter of apologising and especially so if the act is done publicly… Continue reading Man jokes about wife’s apology advice, rushes to make amends

A Malaysian woman has recently alleged that a delivery rider sexually harassed her. Taking to Threads, the woman claimed that the rider asked her an inappropriate and suggestive question while delivering her items. According to the post, the rider posed a question that implied an act of sexual assault. “I asked him what kind of… Continue reading Woman alleges sexual harassment by delivery rider following inappropriate question

A viral video of a pedestrian nearly being knocked over by a speeding Perodua Bezza at Dataran Merdeka has sparked widespread anger online. The video, posted on Threads, shows a young woman using the zebra crossing after the traffic light had turned red on Tuesday (September 23) at around 6.29pm. Dashcam footage then cuts to… Continue reading Pedestrian nearly hit by speeding car in KL

A driver ran a red light despite seeing a blind man crossing the road, raising fresh concerns about road safety and pedestrian protection. Netizens on Reddit in the now viral post, expressed disbelief and anger at the driver’s recklessness. “Many Malaysian drivers have no patience and are always in a rush. For them, stopping at… Continue reading Driver runs red light as blind pedestrian crosses road

A dashcam video of a pickup truck appearing to evade paying toll has gone viral on Reddit, drawing a mix of condemnation and jokes from Malaysian netizens. The clip, posted yesterday on the r/malaysia subreddit with the title “I just witnessed a pro avoiding toll”, shows a black pickup — believed to be a Toyota… Continue reading “Gas guzzler but can’t pay RM2?” — Viral video of toll jumping Hilux sparks outrage

FEDERAL authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation following a disturbing viral video that emerged from the Institute Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN) campus in Miri, Sarawak, showing students physically assaulting a fellow trainee. The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has initiated its own inquiry parallel to police investigations after footage circulated on social media showing multiple… Continue reading KBS probes into disturbing Miri youth training incident

MALAYSIAN authorities have arrested a taxi driver who exploited a Chinese visitor at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), charging RM836 for a trip that typically costs RM60. The shocking case of fare manipulation drew widespread criticism online, prompting Transport Minister Anthony Loke to order immediate enforcement action against what he described as parasitic operators harming… Continue reading Chinese tourist scammed RM836 for RM60 KLIA taxi journey

A python snake that suddenly crossed the road caused a car driver to panic, resulting in an accident involving two vehicles. Through a video post by @dikotakmancis on TikTok, the driver of the front car braked suddenly after spotting the snake crossing, before being rear-ended by the vehicle behind. The video post attracted social media… Continue reading Snake crosses road, causes two-car crash in Malaysia

WOULD you walk alone at night? According to a global survey, Malaysia ranks 43rd in the world for perceived safety at night, with 58% of people saying they feel safe walking alone after dark. This data comes from the 2024 Global Safety Report by US-based analytics firm Gallup Inc, which surveyed more than 145,000 people… Continue reading Malaysia has world’s biggest gender gap in night safety: survey

A café that brands itself as “animal-friendly” is drawing backlash after a viral TikTok video exposed the poor conditions in which its animals are kept—particularly a lonely alpaca showcased indoors like a decorative attraction. TikTok user @sydhndrh sparked the conversation after sharing a clip of the alpaca standing alone inside the café, which also houses… Continue reading Melaka café under fire for poor treatment of alpaca, animals

MERDEKA 118 has captured the world’s attention as the second-tallest building globally, soaring at 678.9 metres—just behind Dubai’s Burj Khalifa at 829.8 metres. But the nation’s newest architectural icon has found itself in the spotlight for a different reason: a bold Maybank logo now sitting atop the tower. What was meant to be a celebration… Continue reading Merdeka 118 sparks backlash over Maybank logo on top

ANIMATED shows and cartoon series have more power than we think—especially when it comes to influencing children’s eating habits. Malaysian parents recently shared in a Threads space how local animated content could be a powerful tool to promote healthy and traditional food to younger audiences. Nurul Sakinah, a parent who started the discussion, said the… Continue reading Cartoons can inspire kids to eat healthy, say M’sian parents

AN influencer family is being investigated for copying a royalty style aqiqah ceremony to celebrate the birth of their newborn child. A TikTok video shows the males in the family walking to the podium wearing a traditional yellow royalty attire while the female in the family is lifted up on a seat and brought towards… Continue reading Influencer family under probe for ‘royal-style’ aqiqah amid public debate on tradition and free expression

What was meant to be a picturesque celebration at the Cherating lantern festival last weekend has instead drawn criticism after TikTok videos showed the beach strewn with trash and discarded lanterns, raising concerns among villagers about pollution and its impact on the coastal ecosystem. One viral clip was posted with the caption: “This is the… Continue reading “Not Eco-Friendly”: Cherating Lantern Festival Faces Backlash Over Beach Litter