Outrage Over Hawker Washing Wok in Drain Water Video

Outrage is sweeping across social media platforms after a viral video surfaced, showing a hawker washing a wok with drain water. This alarming footage has sparked a wave of condemnation, leaving the public questioning hygiene standards in local eateries.

The 16-second clip, initially shared on Mynewshub Viral, reveals a deeply concerning practice. In the video, a woman narrates as the hawker dips his wok directly into a drain for washing. “The roti canai seller here washes the wok using drain water. Very dirty,” the woman states, capturing the incident on camera. Upon noticing that he is being recorded, the hawker walks away silently after a co-worker gestures him to find another place to continue his washing.

This shocking footage has quickly amassed over 2,000 views on Mynewshub Viral’s Telegram channel and has exploded on X, gaining 89,000 views. Despite the widespread attention, the exact location of the incident remains unclear. However, one comment under the video on X suggests it took place at a “mamak” shop in Rasah, Negeri Sembilan, near a bus stop.

Concerned netizens have called for action, tagging multiple authorities such as the Health Ministry, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, KL Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, the Immigration Department, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur. The hope is to prompt an official investigation and enforce stricter hygiene standards for food vendors across the region.

This incident has ignited a broader conversation about food safety and public health in Malaysia. As this story continues to develop, many are left questioning how such practices can be prevented and what measures can be implemented to ensure food safety is not compromised.