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Malaysia highway foam explained as lorry soap spill

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A viral social media phenomenon in Malaysia, where a highway was covered in white foam resembling snow, has been explained by authorities. The Shah Alam Expressway was blanketed by the foam, leading to speculation online about its origin, with some comparing it to scenes from Korean dramas. Police identified the cause as a soap spill from a lorry, which was reactivated by rain, creating the unusual spectacle. AI

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Malaysia highway foam explained as lorry soap spill

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Snow in Malaysia? Viral highway fun dampened by soapy truth

    A “wintry wonderland” on a highway in tropical Malaysia left motorists awestruck – until a police revelation melted away the viral moment and turned it into a road safety warning. Social media videos showed thick white foam carpeting several lanes of the Shah Alam Expressway as v…

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