A viral Threads video showing a man removing a ‘cop parking’ cone at a flat sparks debate over parking shortages and resident behaviour.
A video shared on Threads has sparked discussion online after a man was seen removing an object used to reserve a parking space at a residential flat.
“Most people living in B40 flats rely on SARA assistance, but they have a T20 mindset when it comes to reserving parking. If you want guaranteed parking, then don’t live in a flat,” he wrote.
The post, uploaded by @dnshfurqan, has attracted almost 5,000 likes and more than 400 comments, with many netizens weighing in on the long-standing issue of residents reserving parking spaces in crowded housing areas.
The video appears to show a man moving an object placed in a parking spot, a common tactic used by some residents to “cop” or reserve spaces in public parking areas around flats.
The clip quickly caught the attention of many social media users who said the situation is familiar in crowded housing areas.
@nuha.nani_ commented: “Weh, this is Section 1 right? I once tried to move that bin and someone said, ‘Go ahead and move it if you want your car scratched.’”
“It’s the same at the flat here. That parking spot is always used by the same car. One day it was empty so I parked there. The next morning when I wanted to leave, my car had a long scratch on the driver’s door,” @leeyaazulaikhaaaa added.
Another user, @aficmaze, said he often removes objects used to reserve parking spaces in his area.
“Flats everywhere are the same. I live at a flat in Section 18 Shah Alam. Whether they say they’ve lived there for decades or not, if I see a cone reserving parking, I just throw it away.”
However, some users warned that confronting such behaviour can sometimes lead to retaliation.
“With people who reserve parking like this, if we park there they might puncture the tyres, scratch the body, or throw stones. That’s why many people just let it be,” wrote @naaaaa.sk.
Others argued that the issue stems from a broader problem involving limited parking spaces in high-density housing.
“The problem is the government didn’t plan properly. Residents are the real victims. Public transport isn’t good, so having a car is essential nowadays,” commented @onemorrtime19.
“Agree. For example, at PPR housing, one floor can have more than 20 houses but very few parking spaces. Do they think people living in PPR won’t progress and won’t have cars? Families grow. It’s crazy how crowded the parking areas have become with cars and double parking,” @nadirahjamsari added.
Meanwhile, one user also pointed out that reserving parking spaces with objects may actually violate the Road Transport Act 1987.
“For those who don’t know, reserving parking using cones, chairs or other objects is an offence and offenders can be fined or even jailed,” wrote @tauhufiqqq_.
The Sun Malaysia
