Cobra surprises eatery operator in flood-hit kitchen

KUALA LUMPUR - A restaurant owner was startled when a cobra unexpectedly entered his flooded kitchen. Muhammad Shazlly Sulaiman, 34, recounted the incident occurring while he and his employees were dealing with the submerged kitchen area. The trader at Jalan Balai Raya, Kampung Bukit Hijau, Jeram, had concerns about other dangerous creatures, such as centipedes, but felt he had to continue operating despite the risks.

Shazlly emphasized that this was not his first experience with stagnant floods, as the problem had persisted since 2021. He expressed hope that the drainage in front of his shop would be cleared or deepened, allowing customers to visit without having to navigate through the floodwaters. A resident, Ayu, 40, urged the authorities to address the stagnant flood issue promptly, noting that the water often took too long to recede, causing an unpleasant odor.