Snow in Malaysia? Viral highway fun dampened by soapy truth
A “wintry wonderland” on a highway in tropical Malaysia left motorists awestruck – until a police revelation melted away the viral moment and turned it into a road safety warning. Social media videos showed thick white foam carpeting several lanes of the Shah Alam Expressway as vehicles drove through the “snowy” route. The spectacle was extremely unusual in Malaysia, where there is no traditional…
A "wintry wonderland" unfolded on a highway in Malaysia, captivating motorists before the viral moment was revealed to be a soapy truth. Social media footage displayed thick white foam coating multiple lanes of the Shah Alam Expressway, making for an unusual sight in a country with no traditional winter season. Malaysians quickly speculated about the cause, with some comparing it to scenes from a Korean movie and others suggesting it might smell like popular fabric softener brands.
However, the mystery was solved by Shah Alam district police, who identified the foam as soap residue from a truck spill near the Kota Kemuning interchange. The incident occurred on August 24 and was exacerbated by heavy rain, which caused the remaining detergent to create foam along approximately 500 meters of the highway. Police acted swiftly, blocking the left lane and alerting drivers to slow down and follow their instructions.
Despite the brief taste of "winter," some motorists were reluctant to let the viral moment fade without experiencing it firsthand.
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