A video recently went viral on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), capturing an unusual scene outside Kuantan City Mall in Pahang that has left netizens both amused and skeptical.

Ingatkan kerja kilang je tukar shift? Jadi peminta sedekah pun ada shift juga rupanya. Entah entah ada ot sekali ni pic.twitter.com/5EPE45evMO

— kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) April 14, 2025

The video shows a beggar seated on a mat at the roadside. As another man, dressed in a white outfit, approaches, the first beggar calmly picks up his donation container and leaves the area. The man in white then steps in, adjusts the mat, and appears to prepare himself to continue the begging activity.

The seamless exchange sparked reactions online, with many comparing it to a typical workplace shift change.

"Thought only factory jobs had shift changes. Turns out, being a beggar has shifts, too. Who knows, maybe there's even OT (overtime) involved," joked the original poster, who goes by the handle @kamaghul.

The post quickly gained traction, prompting a flurry of comments and shares. Many users expressed surprise and amusement at what seemed like a coordinated routine between the two beggars. However, the video also ignited a wave of skepticism among the public.

Some questioned the legitimacy of the beggars' needs, with concerns that the act of begging may be part of a larger, more organized operation. "Now we don't even know who's really in need and who's just playing a role," one user commented.

As the video continues to circulate, it has reignited conversations about the ethics and realities of street begging in Malaysia. While some argue for compassion, others are calling for stricter monitoring to ensure that public generosity isn't being taken advantage of.