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Chinese Tourist Lets Child Poop in a Rubbish Bin at KLIA2 Despite Toilet Being Just Steps Away

Aira Jailani

14/07/2026 | 14:32 MYT

Chinese Tourist Lets Child Poop in a Rubbish Bin at KLIA2 Despite Toilet Being Just Steps Away

TLDR

A man believed to be a foreign national was caught letting his child defecate into a rubbish bin in the KLIA2 departure hall, despite a toilet being nearby.
The incident reportedly left the area with a foul smell and sparked dissatisfaction among passengers waiting to board a flight to Penang.
Netizens expressed outrage over the irresponsible behaviour of some tourists who disregard cleanliness in public spaces.

Travelling is an exciting way to experience new cultures, but it also comes with a responsibility to respect the places you visit. From following local rules to practising basic hygiene in public spaces, a little consideration goes a long way.

Unfortunately, not everyone gets the memo, and one recent incident at KLIA2 has left many Malaysians shaking their heads.

In a post on Threads, a man believed to be a Chinese national was caught on camera letting his young child poop into a rubbish bin in a departure hall.

Image Credit: @oklatuu700 | Threads

In the video, the man, who was wearing an orange shirt and a white cap, can be seen carrying the child with her bottom hovering over the rubbish bin so she could do her "business".

The video later showed that the nearest toilet was not far from the location. However, for some reason, the man could not be bothered to take his child there.

It is understood that the incident took place while passengers were waiting to board a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang.

The incident allegedly left the area with a foul smell, and passengers had no choice but to endure the stench.

Netizens' reaction

This was not the first time tourists had been caught treating public spaces like their personal toilets. As such, it came as no surprise that many Malaysians were furious over the father's actions.

"They didn't wash up after that? We can see now that it's their style not to wash after doing their business. Then when people called them out for being smelly, they got mad."

Another user said, "Even my cat knows to poop in its own litter box."

Image Credit: @oklatuu700 | Threads

One user also shared their personal experience of encountering unhygienic travellers.

"When I was working at the airport, I saw a lot of things — people brushing their teeth while waiting for their luggage, changing clothes in the hall, peeing without closing the toilet door, and using tissue to clean themselves before throwing it on the floor. If I encountered these people back then, I would rather not use the toilet."

Image Credit: @oklatuu700 | Threads