Category: Going Viral

LOCALS and foreigners alike have often praised Malaysia’s public transportation system — particularly the LRT and MRT — for its efficiency and comfort. One Singaporean’s recent remarks have been added to the list of positive reviews, after he complimented the MRT for its speed and cleanliness. In a post shared on a Facebook page, the… Continue reading “Fast and clean” – Singaporean man says the MRT is KL’s “greatest achievement”

A local woman recently revealed that her child was allegedly punished by a discipline teacher over the non-payment of a penalty fee. Sharing the incident on Threads, the young mother claimed her child was made to perform 30 ‘ketuk-ketampi’ (squats) after being unable to pay a 50 sen fine for a dirty classroom. While other… Continue reading Malaysian mother alleges child punished with squats over unpaid 50 sen fine

RESIDENTS in Felda Umas in Tawau, Sabah were caught by surprise this week when an unexpected — and rather majestic — visitor wandered into their neighbourhood: an adult pygmy elephant, calmly strolling through the residential area with a vegetable snack perched on its tusk. The rare and delightful sight was captured in a TikTok video… Continue reading Ele-friend in the neighbourhood: Surprise visit charms Tawau

THOUSANDS of commuters were left stranded and frustrated this morning following a disruption on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Kajang Line, which brought services to a halt during morning rush hours. The technical glitch, which occurred around 7:35am at the Taman Mutiara station, caused trains to come to a standstill, leaving passengers either stuck inside… Continue reading Frustrated commuters vent as MRT Kajang Line glitch disrupts morning rush hour

FORMER world No. 1 badminton player Tan Boon Heong has issued a heartfelt warning to fellow car enthusiasts after revealing he lost a staggering RM285,000 on a luxury SUV purchase — his dream car, a 2018 Range Rover Sport. In a candid social media post that quickly gained traction online, Tan opened up about the… Continue reading “Think 99 times!”: M’sian badminton icon warns buyers after losing RM285k on luxury dream car

A woman has landed herself in hot water after she was caught on CCTV allegedly stealing a mobile phone at a popular drink stall in Cheras Trader Square, Batu 9, last Thursday (June 26). The 16-second footage, which has gone viral on social media, shows the woman placing an order at the cashier before spotting… Continue reading Woman caught on video stealing phone at Cheras drink stall, police urge her to surrender

WHILE teaching is often hailed as a noble profession, one Malaysian teacher is showing just how far that dedication can go — by spending his own money and time to ensure students don’t miss out on crucial opportunities. In a heartfelt Facebook post that has gone viral, Abdul Muiez, a committed educator, opened up about… Continue reading “We do it so they don’t miss out” — M’sian teacher spends own money to drive students to compete

GET ready to pay more for your favourite imported delicacies! Starting tomorrow, several luxury food items and imported goods will see their Sales and Service Tax (SST) rates increase. King crab, salmon and cod fish, truffle mushrooms, and imported strawberries are among the premium items that will now carry a 5% SST rate. Other items… Continue reading Imported luxury foods face 5% SST hike starting July 1

A Russian expat living in Malaysia has gone viral after exposing a shocking scam by local used car dealerships that cost her thousands in unexpected repairs. The initial “bargain” purchase TikTok user @tanya.in.malaysia shared her eye-opening experience last month, explaining how her family thought they’d scored a great deal on a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.… Continue reading Russian expat exposes Malaysian used car dealership scam

A Malaysian woman has sparked debate online after anonymously confessing her dilemma about whether to end a relationship with her boyfriend, who is struggling with severe debt. In a post on X by @meinmokhtar, the 30-year-old woman submitted an anonymous confession in which she revealed that her boyfriend’s monthly loan repayments exceed his salary of… Continue reading M’sian woman torn over leaving boyfriend earning RM3k buried in debt

A Malaysian mother recently taught her son a hard lesson in accountability after he accidentally broke his friend’s spectacles. Even though her son’s friend had forgiven him for breaking the spectacles — which cost RM370 — the boy’s mother decided he should still learn to take responsibility and pay for the damages, even if it… Continue reading Malaysian mother teaches son accountability after breaking friend’s spectacles

A Malaysian living abroad has set social media ablaze with a fiery take on food that’s dividing netizens across borders. Brent Farris, a Malaysian who frequently travels between the two countries, says on Facebook that he’s been holding in for years — and he didn’t hold back. ALSO READ: S’porean MP claims hawker meals in… Continue reading ‘Sorry, not sorry’: Man says M’sian food beats S’pore’s at 1/3 the price, sparks viral debate

A Malaysian woman was left disgusted after discovering sausages covered in mould being sold at a popular rest stop eatery along the North-South Expressway. In a now-viral post on Threads, user @_amirazaini urged motorists to be cautious when stopping at the Tapah R&R heading north, after she spotted several ready-to-eat sausages served in plastic cups… Continue reading M’sian finds sausages covered in mould sold at Tapah R&R (Northbound)

MALAYSIANs were recently starstruck after a TikTok video of Alleycats frontman, Datuk David Arumugam, casually waiting his turn at a local eatery went viral. The 17-second clip, posted by TikTok user @falyqhikyleyangsebenar, captured the iconic singer standing in line, dressed in black jeans, a simple t-shirt, and his signature afro hairstyle — instantly recognisable to… Continue reading “The legend himself” – Alleycats’ David Arumugam seen at local eatery, M’sians starstruck

OFFERING a seat on public transport is considered common courtesy, yet unfortunately, this practice seems to be dwindling among the public. A post on Threads highlighted the issue, calling out MRT passengers who feign exhaustion or pretend to be distracted by their phones in order to avoid offering their seat to a pregnant woman. “Her… Continue reading Malaysians debate courtesy of offering seats to pregnant women

As prices of certain goods are set to increase starting July 1, some vendors are already under fire for reducing portions — and one recent case has struck a nerve with Malaysians online. A disgruntled customer recently took to Reddit’s r/Bolehland community to share his disappointing experience after purchasing what he called an “oxygen curry… Continue reading “Never thought I’d get scammed like this” – M’sian pays RM2.50 for one curry puff, gets almost no filling

Despite the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on Malaysian roads and the increasing awareness surrounding EV infrastructure, some drivers still don’t seem to understand – or perhaps choose to ignore – the purpose of EV charging bays. In a recent viral TikTok video posted by user @auntieuncletiktok, a Honda CR-V was caught parked at… Continue reading Honda CR-V parks in Tesla charging bay at KL mall, gets clamped

IDEALLY, food preparation should take place in a hygienic environment. However, over the past few years, food vendors have repeatedly come under fire for the appalling conditions in which food is being prepared. One eatery, believed to be located in Cheras, was recently criticised on Reddit after a video showed a worker reportedly preparing noodles… Continue reading Food vendor in Cheras slammed for unhygienic noodle preparation

AN incident involving five cars parked along the roadside near the Glenmarie Light Rail Transit (LRT) station in Shah Alam has gone viral online. In a 53-second TikTok video posted by user Awinn, several vehicles can be seen with smashed fronts, broken windows, and damage along their sides. In his caption, Awinn shared that he… Continue reading “Serves you right, park at your own risk” – Five cars smashed near Glenmarie LRT Shah Alam sparks discussion

ANNUAL dinners are typically all glitz, stiff speeches, and the usual “Best Employee of the Year” awards—but one Malaysian company decided to shake things up in the most unexpected way. In a now-viral TikTok clip, the company’s annual celebration took a humorous twist by giving out cheeky awards that had staff and netizens in stitches.… Continue reading M’sian company awards sleepy staff & MC champs—netizens can’t stop laughing

A viral Facebook post by Michelle Law has sparked public outrage and prompted the government to investigate after she revealed how a minor RM10.44 refund error by BigPay led to her being wrongly labelled a money mule — an accusation that has since severely impacted her life and health. “I’m not a criminal. I didn’t… Continue reading “I’m not a criminal”: M’sian woman alleges BigPay wrongly flagged her as money mule over RM10

A café in Kuala Lumpur has unintentionally stirred up an online debate after receiving a 1-star Google review from a dissatisfied customer who was upset that the establishment only accepts cashless payments. In a post on Threads, the café shared a screenshot of the review, where the customer expressed frustration over the policy: “Never again.… Continue reading ‘Cash still legal!’: Customer slams KL café over no-cash policy—Internet divided

MOST of us struggle to finish a single plate of char koay teow — but not Zermatt Neo. The Singaporean competitive eater stunned bystanders after devouring a jaw-dropping 7kg of the beloved noodle dish in one sitting, earning applause both in person and online. ALSO READ: Singapore’s Zermatt Neo takes down RM300 plate of nasi… Continue reading “Can, no problem!” – SG man downs 7kg char koay teow in one sitting, stuns netizens

A tourist visiting Kuala Lumpur was left stunned after nearly being hit by motorcyclists speeding down a pedestrian lane, an incident he captured on video and shared online. The footage, posted by Facebook user Travel with Chris, shows multiple motorcyclists weaving through walkers near KL Tower, with one rider even saying “thank you” as he… Continue reading Tourist shocked as motorcyclists speed through KL pedestrian lane

FORMER Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, 99, was seen behind the wheel of Proton’s first electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7, just weeks before his 100th birthday. In a video by on his Facebook page, the soon-to-be centenarian is seen driving the electric SUV. The SUV, rebranded from the Geely Galaxy E5 for the Malaysian… Continue reading Tun Mahathir drives Proton’s first electric vehicle ahead of 100th birthday

AN Italian expatriate has triggered heated online discussions after boldly claiming that Singapore’s cost of living is actually quite reasonable, contrary to widespread local complaints about rising expenses. Andrea Fassi, a sales professional who has called Singapore home for four years, recently shared his controversial perspective in an Instagram video that quickly went viral among… Continue reading Italian man sparks fury claiming Singapore living is “Super Cheap”

WHAT was supposed to be a simple family outing on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) turned into a nightmare when a teenager allegedly tried to take upskirt photos of a woman at Taman Pertama MRT station in Cheras. Through a post on Threads by user @Shuqi97, the woman shared her traumatic experience while bringing her… Continue reading Husband catches teen allegedly taking upskirt photos of wife at MRT station

“WHO says Malaysian police are no good? Malaysian police are the best in the world, not just any ordinary force!” That was among the praise from netizens towards the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) following the actions of several traffic police officers who helped clean up accident debris at the Jalan Perak/Jalan P. Ramlee junction yesterday… Continue reading “Malaysian police best in the world!” – Public praises traffic cops who cleaned up accident scene

A Malaysian woman recently shared her family’s harrowing situation in Iran following the escalating attacks between Israel and Iran. In a video posted on her TikTok account @Azreen_lifejourney, she explained that her husband is an Iranian citizen and his entire family is currently in the country amid the mounting tensions. According to her, on the… Continue reading Malaysian wife’s heartbreak: Iranian husband writes will before returning home

THINKING about delving into content creation? Think again, says a Malaysian food-based content creator who recently pointed out that this career does not guarantee overnight success. “I’m not trying to discourage anyone, but it’s important to acknowledge reality,” said well-known content creator Che Nom in a Facebook post. Che Nom reminded those considering a career… Continue reading “Only RM415 for 56,000 views” – M’sian content creator exposes ad revenue per video

TIPPING culture is generally not practised in Malaysia, unlike in countries such as the United States, which is why Malaysians are generally not obliged to tip. The issue of tipping was recently highlighted in a Threads post after a Malaysian customer alleged that a delivery rider had requested a tip. The request did not sit… Continue reading M’sian customer frustrated after delivery rider allegedly demands tip

A Malaysian woman who fractured her foot while on the way to work recently shared how she managed to receive her PERKESO (SOCSO) claim within just three days. @mikaylamajla said in a Threads post that she submitted her documents on 10 June this year and successfully received a claim from the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO)… Continue reading M’sian woman who fractured her foot manages to claim RM8.9k from PERKESO in just three days

A Malaysian woman’s helpful act at a Kuala Lumpur eatery recently went viral after she stepped in to help make drinks not only for herself but for other customers as well. Shared on TikTok, the post explained that the eatery was short-staffed, with no one available to prepare beverages. The woman initially went in to… Continue reading Malaysian woman steps in to make drinks at short-staffed eatery

IMAGINE this — you pick up a chicken sausage bun on sale, planning to enjoy it for dinner. But at home, as you pierce the sausage, you spot worms wriggling inside. That’s exactly what happened to TikTok user @c0qqu3teeeee, who purchased a Mayo Chicken Sausage Bun for RM5 from the bakery section of a hypermarket… Continue reading Woman finds live worms inside chicken sausage bun bought at JB hypermarket

Frustrated Malaysians flooded social media last night after encountering disruptions with Maybank’s MAE app, which left many unable to carry out basic cashless transactions. The temporary glitch caught users off guard, particularly those relying solely on the app for daily purchases — from buying fruits at the market to paying for meals. Some were even… Continue reading “Bought nasi lemak on credit” – Malaysians share pain of going cashless due to MAE app disruption