KUALA LUMPUR: A TikTok video of Kedahans wearing oversized padded jackets at a petrol station has gone viral, sparking laughter and curiosity over the rare sight in Malaysia's tropical climate.
The clip, shared by @shellrnrgurunutara, shows customers and staff at the station dressed in winter gear, rubbing their hands together as if braving icy weather.
The caption notes unusually cold weather in Kedah, a stark contrast to Malaysia's typically warm and humid conditions.
The ongoing monsoon season, marked by persistent rain, is believed to be behind the chillier-than-usual temperatures.
The video, which has amassed over 1.3 million views and 95,000 likes, left many astonished to see Malaysians donning winter attire.
User @beefly120 said that Kedah had become noticeably chilly day and night, making it feel like a cool-weather getaway without leaving home, while @lycoris.my shared how blankets had become a necessity since moving to Kedah — a first for them.
Another user @warungdnaka humorously noted feeling out of place in winter clothing, recalling how others questioned his fashion choice.