A Malaysian woman’s patience in dealing with a man’s sheer determination to “reserve” a parking spot by standing in it has gone viral on social media.
In a circulating TikTok video, nearly all the parking spaces in the area were occupied, leaving just one available. A man dressed in black was seen standing firmly in the spot, effectively “human parking” and refusing to move, even as the woman signalled her intention to park.
Defending the parking spot with “peace”
Despite standing under the scorching sun, the man appeared unfazed, even flashing peace signs at one point as if unbothered by the situation.
“I’m fasting, and I’ve no time to entertain you,” the woman wrote in her post. “In the end, I won.”
Following requests from netizens, she later shared a second part of the dashcam footage on her TikTok, @aida.ereena, showing how the situation unfolded. In the clip, Aida slowly edged her car forward, carefully manoeuvring into the space.
Her persistence eventually forced the man to step aside as the vehicle moved closer.
The “dethroned” man walks away
Although visibly annoyed, the man suggested that she should give up the spot. However, Aida stood her ground, continuing to inch forward until he finally gave in and walked away.
His determination, followed by his eventual defeat, was fully captured via Aida’s dashcam footage, which quickly gained over 700,000 views.
Speaking briefly to WORLD OF BUZZ, Aida said the incident occurred around noon on Wednesday (18 March) at Giant Taman Permata. When asked whether the man stayed to argue further, she said:
“He hopped into his car and left.”
Legal consequences of “human parking”
For context, the act of standing in a parking space to reserve it—commonly referred to as “human parking”—may constitute an offence under Section 50(3) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
It is also illegal to use objects such as chairs, cones, or motorcycles to hold a parking spot.
Offenders may face a fine of up to RM2,000 or imprisonment for up to six months for a first offence.
Also read: “It’s for solo ladies!” – Johor Woman Slams Men Who Park in Women’s Zone Despite Clear Signage
