KUALA LUMPUR: A vast crowd gathered at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) Twin Towers for the New Year's Eve countdown and fireworks display, leaving netizens astonished.
In a TikTok video shared by @rismand_, the user is treated to a stunning perspective from her hotel window, showcasing the iconic Twin Towers and the tightly packed crowd below, which resembled "sardines crammed into a tin."
The crowd had clearly assembled in eager anticipation of the midnight fireworks, with the user zooming in to highlight the sheer volume of people congregated in one spot, prompting gasps of disbelief from viewers.
In her caption, the user playfully clarifies that the view depicts people, not ants, despite the striking resemblance.
KLCC Park and the KL Tower traditionally host a lively countdown party accompanied by impressive firework displays each New Year's Eve, with the Petronas Twin Towers standing majestically above the festivities.
This area is renowned for its stunning architecture and vibrant shopping scene, attracting both locals and tourists alike.
The video has quickly garnered 1.4 million views and 128,900 likes, sparking a lively debate among netizens about whether such a crowded celebration is truly worth the experience.
User @wikifi00 expressed disbelief at the sheer number of attendees, adding, "seriously, that many people?"
Meanwhile, @sheikhfai3 questioned why anyone would choose to join such a crowd, suggesting he would have simply gone home.
@wantzy346, who attended the event, remarked that she "nearly got lost in the sea of people," while @zai_ibrahim shared her experience of almost being stepped on.
Concerns about safety also emerged, with user @f4r4h4in_98 voicing her fears that the situation could lead to a stampede.