The joyous celebration of Hari Raya Aidiladha took place yesterday, with Malaysians nationwide enjoying a well-deserved public holiday.

It was a day filled with festivities and delicious food, but one Malaysian individual seemed determined to stir up controversy and create division within the community. 

Kesan pemerintahan PH di Selangor. Anak-anak Melayu diajar makan guna chopstick pada pagi hari raya yang mulia. pic.twitter.com/odORro6C6V

— KNB (@nizambakeri) June 29, 2023

Taking to Twitter, he posted a photo of a Malay boy using chopsticks to eat his noodle soup, accompanied by the caption, "The impact of PH administration in Selangor. Malay children were taught to eat using chopsticks on this auspicious morning of Hari Raya.

It sounds stupid, is it not. Inilah teknik hujahan PAS setiap hari.

— KNB (@nizambakeri) June 29, 2023

This unexpected post left many Malaysians puzzled, questioning whether it was a dig at a particular political party or just an attempt to spark controversy. 

The individual followed up with another tweet, stating, "It sounds stupid, is it not? This is PAS's technique of argumentation every day, further adding to the confusion and speculation.

Netizens swiftly flooded the comments section, expressing their diverse opinions on the matter. One netizen responded by saying, "Then Malay children shouldn't use forks and spoons either since it's not Malay culture, highlighting the need to differentiate between culture and religion. 

Meanwhile, others proudly shared photos and stories of their own young children mastering the art of eating with chopsticks, emphasizing that cultural practices should not be politicized.

However, there were also comments expressing frustration at the whole situation. One netizen argued, "Islam is not a complicated region. Eating with chopsticks doesn't make you less Malay. It's similar to learning Jawi; it won't change your ethnicity or race. 

Some netizens even called out the racial undertones of the controversy, pointing out the closed-mindedness that still exists in our society.

To be frank, the comments section became quite heated, with triggered responses and predictable reactions from Malaysians. 

While some viewed it as a harmless joke, others were genuinely concerned about the intentions behind the post.