Popular Malaysian entrepreneur and social media personality Dato’ Seri Vida (DSV) recently drew public attention after posting a video of her crew discarding food waste into a large drain.
DSV is currently running a side business by participating in food festivals to sell her “Laksa Paragon” for RM25 per portion. In her recent Threads and Instagram posts, DSV was seen disposing of approximately 300kg of spoiled laksa gravy.
DSV goes viral for discarding 300kg of spoiled laksa into a drain
According to the businesswoman, after throwing the broth into the large drain, she immediately returned to the warehouse to prepare new batches of Laksa from scratch.
She reiterated that the issue was not the financial loss, but rather the significant manpower and time required to prepare such a large quantity.
In the clip, DSV’s crew is seen pouring the leftover food directly into the drain—a scene that sparked online discussions regarding responsible waste management and public awareness, especially when such actions are shared on high-profile platforms.
The video quickly went viral, prompting mixed reactions from netizens.
“This is environmental pollution”
Some users on the social site Reddit criticised the disposal method, expressing concerns over hygiene and environmental impact. Meanwhile, others offered DSV advice on better cooking techniques to extend the broth’s shelf life.
“Pity the aquatic lives. Don’t throw food and oil into the river; the water is their main source of oxygen.”
“Don’t place the broth on the floor after you cooked it. Cover it with something. It gets spoiled easily if it’s not covered.”
“You have to simmer it for a long time. Don’t immediately cover the pot after the broth is cooked.”
As of the time of writing (4 February), DSV has not issued an official statement addressing the backlash.
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