Man Struck By Motorcyclist While Selling Fruit Car-To-Car At Traffic Light

Running a business takes guts, but some risks are bigger than others. Recent months have seen an increase in street peddling, where individuals often approach vehicles stopped at traffic lights to sell food and beverages.

In the latest incident in Selangor, a street vendor selling pickled mangoes was struck by a motorcyclist at a red light while crossing the road. The incident, captured on dashcam by TV broadcaster Fadzly Fuad and shared on Threads, serves as a stark reminder of the hazards associated with this activity.

The man is seen in the video trying to cross a busy intersection as the traffic light turned green and was struck by a motorcyclist who apparently did not see him. The sudden incident resulted in both the vendor and the rider being thrown to the ground.

While safety is a major concern, tourists' perceptions of Malaysia, despite its developed status, are important. Street vendors could lead visitors to believe the country is less developed and its people are struggling, potentially harming Malaysia's image, as voiced out by a Thread user.

Another issue brought up by some was cleanliness. Before being sold, pickled mangoes are occasionally kept in unhygienic conditions, according to a number of users.

"Please stop conducting business in this manner; this is not like Indonesia. They also keep food items down the drain for storage. Most likely, the sellers are foreigners. You can't even find that person if you get poisoned by eating it," a social media user wrote.


Another person pointed out the illegality of the business, which is true. Street hawking has always been banned. The offence falls under Rule 10A(1) LN 166/59 of the Road Traffic Rules, which specifies that it is prohibited to buy or sell items at traffic lights and junctions. Buyers should be aware that they may face charges too for buying these goods.