A viral video showing a man in a wheelchair waiting at a traffic light alongside cars has sparked discussions about the need for better accessibility for disabled individuals.
The video, shared by TikTok user iyul, captures a scene at a busy intersection in Kuantan, where the man can be seen in the middle of the road, waiting for the light to turn green along with other vehicles.
Sparks discussion online
The video, which was posted on Sunday (Feb 22), garnered over 1.2 million views and more than 120k engagements at press time, with many expressing concern for his safety.
“If there were proper pedestrian facilities, wheelchair users wouldn’t have to resort to such risky methods just to reach their destination,” one commenter pointed out.
“Did that uncle run away from the old folks’ home?”
“How did that uncle push the chair in the middle of the road?”
“Why is it always in Kuantan?”
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The incident has reignited calls for the government to improve infrastructure for wheelchair users, such as safer pedestrian pathways and accessible crossings.
