Videos and pictures of large crowds gathered outside the store were shared on social media with many jokingly (or maybe seriously) commenting that it could be the start of a new Uniqlo cluster.

New Uniqlo at Damansara Avenue opens today pic.twitter.com/ycJxYBoYug

— Toon Seri Anthraxxxx (@anthraxxxx) December 18, 2020

Uniqlo Cluster coming soon. pic.twitter.com/VHYlX9Ck2m

— Baby Koala ? (@ilovebabykoala) December 18, 2020

Why does Uniqlo think that this is actually a socially responsible event to hold during a Covid19 pandemic? #UNIQLO pic.twitter.com/L0yzTExquB

— Yik Sheng (@leeyiksheng) December 18, 2020

@DGHisham @MKNJPM @MuhyiddinYassin Look at this. Why #uniqlo @ damansara avenue.. no SOPs.. 1m apart.. like this will never see cases reduce ? pic.twitter.com/fCqeoME6aU

— Jaz Vee N (@jasveenkpannu) December 18, 2020

New Opening Uniqlo at Sri Damansara #UNIQLO pic.twitter.com/SNDJ1TnU8L

— Di D (@d87_di) December 18, 2020

New Opening Uniqlo at Sri Damansara #UNIQLO pic.twitter.com/SANDJ1TnU8L

— Di D (@d87_di) December 18, 2020

Halted for sanitisation

According to a report by Malaysiakini, things got so out of hand that the authorities dropped by and temporarily closed the whole premises to ensure that sanitisation was done.

They were also there to ensure that SOPs were followed.

Uniqlo roadside opening. Abg polis sudah mari, nak check SOP huhuhuhu (@ DA Square at Damansara Avenue in Petaling Jaya, Selangor) https://t.co/7GoXuIP4iN

— ?ديني? (@daisysyz) December 18, 2020

We love Uniqlo too but people, do remember that there's a pandemic happening.

If you want to go have a look and already notice a crowd, maybe better to turn back for now?

You know how Malaysians are right?

It will be all the rage for a few days and then people will start getting less excited.