A video circulating on social media has caused a stir among Malaysians, showing a disturbing scene of a foreign worker washing a large wok using water from a roadside drain. The video, which has been shared by X user @mynewshub, quickly went viral, sparking outrage and disgust online.

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— MYNEWSHUB (@mynewshub) October 8, 2024

In the 24-second clip, the man is seen sitting in a drain, scrubbing the wok with the murky, unsanitary water. The woman behind the camera can be heard remarking that the wok belongs to a nearby roti canai vendor and is being washed with drain water. As the video progresses, another man appears on the scene, seemingly offering the worker instructions on how to clean the utensil differently. This prompts the worker to stand up and move to a different area, but the damage to public perception has already been done.

The video has raised significant concerns about hygiene practices at roadside food stalls, especially since the exact location of the stall remains unknown. Netizens were quick to express their disgust, with many demanding authorities reveal the location of the stall for health inspections. Others raised questions about the training and supervision of foreign workers in the food industry, pointing out that such incidents could severely affect public health.

The incident has sparked a wider debate about hygiene standards in Malaysia's street food culture and the need for stricter enforcement of cleanliness regulations. It also highlights the importance of properly training workers, particularly foreign employees, in food safety and sanitation.

As the clip continues to circulate, many are awaiting further updates, hoping the authorities will step in to address the concerns and prevent such incidents from happening again.