Category: Going Viral

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