A recent video has gone viral on social media, showing a group of foreign tourists cutting the queue at the departure hall of an airport, sparking discomfort and frustration among netizens.
The incident was shared by a TikTok user (@qilimmm), who posted a video capturing the situation at the immigration checkpoint area. In the footage, several individuals can be seen standing in line at the passport scanner area, waiting patiently for their turn.
@qilimmm ak record just after ad jantan tua passport maroon langgar je ibu ak mse ktorg start beratur nk ke scanner..memg tiba² selautan kaum ni dtg dr belakang! hakak tu pon malas nk layan dh kot..perangai diorg ni sama je mana²..tak beradab! #maroonpassport #fyp original sound - qilimmm
According to the woman who recorded the video, she began filming after her mother was allegedly bumped into by a foreign man while they were walking towards the checkpoint. Moments later, several other individuals, believed to be from the same group, approached the queue.
The video shows two of them blatantly cutting the line and walking straight to the front, ignoring the presence of others who had been waiting. The queue was visibly long, making their actions all the more infuriating.
Fortunately, the situation was quickly addressed by an airport officer on duty, who stepped in and instructed the individuals to return to their original place in line. However, what truly angered viewers was the group's reaction, they simply laughed off the incident, showing no remorse or acknowledgment of their actions.
The video's comment section quickly filled with criticisms from netizens, many of whom condemned the tourists' behavior as rude and disrespectful. Some expressed their disappointment, stating that such actions reflect a lack of basic courtesy and consideration for others.
Others questioned whether the individuals were even aware of how inappropriate their behavior was, and whether they understood or cared about the cultural norms of the country they were visiting.
Several users also took the opportunity to share similar experiences, recounting encounters with foreign tourists from certain countries who often displayed poor manners and disrespect in public spaces.
The incident has since sparked broader discussions about tourist etiquette and the importance of respecting local customs and social norms when traveling abroad.