--- title: "Woman From China Keeps Texting In Chinese In M’sian WhatsApp Group Despite Request To Use English" url: https://weirdkaya.com/woman-from-china-keeps-texting-in-chinese-in-msian-whatsapp-group-despite-request-to-use-english/ date: 2026-11-07 modified: 2026-11-07 lang: en author: "Jann Firdaus" description: "A request to rent a parking space turned into a discussion about language after a woman posted in Chinese in a community WhatsApp group. When asked to use English, she..." categories: - "Society" tags: - "China" - "Chinese" - "English" - "Malay" image: https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/Woman-From-China-Keeps-Texting-In-Chinese-In-Msian-WhatsApp-Group-Despite-Request-To-Use-English.png word_count: 507 --- # Woman From China Keeps Texting In Chinese In M’sian WhatsApp Group Despite Request To Use English ## TL: DR - **Threads user @qilarozary:** Shares screenshots of a woman named Duoduo from China messaging in Chinese inside a Malaysian community WhatsApp group. - **Jawi script response:** Follows Duoduo's statement that she cannot read English while searching for a parking space to rent. - **Community group members:** Advise using translation tools or adapting to Malay and English as the exchange sparks online debate. **A request to rent a parking space turned into a discussion about language after a woman posted in Chinese in a community WhatsApp group.** When asked to use English, she replied that she could not read the language. Another member then responded in Malay written in Jawi. Screenshots of the exchange were shared on Threads by [@qilarozary](https://www.threads.com/share/FElTdSzOh), drawing reactions over how people should communicate in a shared community group. ## Started with a parking enquiry ![Paperwork Discussion in Malaysian Service Lobby](https://weirdkaya.com/wp-content/uploads/Paperwork-Discussion-in-Malaysian-Service-Lobby.png)For illustration purposes only. According to the screenshots, the woman introduced herself as Duoduo before asking in Chinese whether anyone had a parking space available for rent. The poster replied with a short request: “English pls.” Another group member helped translate, explaining that the woman was looking for a parking space and asking anyone with an available spot to message her. However, Duoduo responded in Chinese that she could not read English. She also thanked the group administrator for adding her. ## Responded in Jawi ![chinese n jawi](https://weirdkaya.com/wp-content/uploads/chinese-n-jawi.jpg)Photo via Threads/[@qilarozary](https://www.threads.com/share/FElTdSzOh) The poster then switched to Malay written in Jawi, telling the woman that they did not have an extra parking space to rent out. The message translated to: > We don’t have an extra parking space for rent, sorry.” Duoduo subsequently sent another message in Chinese, asking members to let her know if a space was available. The poster replied again in Jawi, this time asking her to respond in Malay or English. > Please reply in Malay or English. Thank you.” Later, Duoduo informed the group in Chinese that she had found a parking space and thanked everyone. ## ‘This is a common group, not a family group’ The language issue continued after the parking enquiry had been resolved. Another member asked participants to use Malay or English, pointing out that the chat was a shared community space. > Kindly text in Bahasa or English. This is common group. Not family group.” The member who had helped translate earlier explained that Duoduo was from China and did not know Malay or English. They added that they had already advised her to use a translation tool. Another participant responded: “Need to adapt.” ![chinese n jawi](https://weirdkaya.com/wp-content/uploads/chinese-n-jawi-2.jpg)Photo via Threads/[@qilarozary](https://www.threads.com/share/FElTdSzOh) ## Netizens suggest using translation apps The screenshots prompted several commenters to argue that members should try to use a language others in the group could understand. One commenter said translation apps could help bridge the gap, while another felt that even basic English would make communication easier. The Jawi replies also amused some users, with one jokingly calling for people to champion the script. However, another commenter shared a different experience with a colleague from mainland China. According to them, the colleague communicated in English at work, including with Chinese colleagues, and kept notes on their phone whenever they encountered unfamiliar Malay words so they could learn their meanings. Responding to that comment, the poster said she had no issue with someone who made an effort. While the woman eventually found her parking space, the exchange sparked a wider discussion about language barriers and the effort needed to communicate in a community group. **[READ ALSO:](https://weirdkaya.com/foreign-woman-allegedly-causes-a-scene-at-klia-calling-on-msia-spore-japan-to-surrender-to-china/)** https://weirdkaya.com/foreign-woman-allegedly-causes-a-scene-at-klia-calling-on-msia-spore-japan-to-surrender-to-china/ --- ![Check Us out at WhatsApp now!](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/cta-whatsapp-v2.jpg)Join us at [WhatsApp ](https://bit.ly/WhatsAppWeirdKaya)now! ---