Malaysian Tourists Face Backlash Over ‘Smelly’ Comments Towards Locals in China
A group of Malaysian tourists is currently facing significant backlash for allegedly filming strangers and mocking locals in China, referring to them as “smelly.” Clips purportedly showed the tourists also shouting insults in Malay while traveling within the country. These videos, which reportedly went viral on Malaysian social media, have ignited a discussion about international travel etiquette and national image.
A group of Malaysian tourists has drawn intense criticism after allegedly filming individuals and disparaging locals in China by calling them “smelly.” The controversial clips reportedly captured the visitors shouting insults in Malay during their travels.
The videos were purportedly first uploaded to TikTok by a user identified as @ekyn.wong. Although the clips were later removed from the account, they had already gained widespread attention after going viral across Malaysian social media platforms.
This incident has reportedly fueled a broader discussion concerning appropriate travel etiquette and its impact on a nation's image.
According to the South China Morning Post, social media users in Malaysia have largely condemned the actions depicted in the videos.
