Malaysian tourists facing backlash after videos surfaced mocking locals in China,calling them "smelly." Clips went viral on Malaysian social media, sparking debate on travel etiquette and national reputation impact.
Allegedly posted by TikTok user @ekyn.wong,videos showed tourists shouting insults in Malay at locals. Though deleted soon after,they had already gained traction. In one clip,a woman berated Chinese commuters: “You all stink. You stink. Do you all not bathe?”
Another video had her annoyed at noisy train passengers,while separate one showed her telling e-hailing driver,“Use deodorant,please. It stinks.” Remarks drew widespread criticism,social media users slamming behavior as disrespectful.
One commenter warned of consequences: “You go to another country and bring this kind of manners? So disrespectful. Please mind your behaviour when you are in someone else’s country.” Backlash raises questions about Malaysians' image abroad,especially as Malaysia-China ties grow…
