Nabil Luqman

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Social

TikTok

safety

Viral

expensive

insurance

Vandalism

damage

car park

public space

witness

For those of us who rely on driving to work, largely due to the inefficiencies of public transport, we can collectively agree on a few undeniable truths:
<ol style="list-style-type: upper-roman;">
<li>Driving offers a level of comfort that's hard to beat.</li>
<li>Traffic jams are universally loathed.</li>
<li>Finding parking is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack, and when you do find it, it often comes with a hefty price tag.</li>
</ol>
It's no secret that many of those working in KL find a significant portion of their income vanishing into the black hole of parking fees. Sometimes, in pursuit of more affordable parking options, we find ourselves reluctantly venturing into open car parks, despite the lack of shelter for our vehicles. But what could possibly go wrong?
TikToker Gets Car Vandalized At Open Car Park
Recently, TikTok user Aereon Wong (@aereon.wong) shared a video revealing the shocking aftermath of leaving his car parked at a supposedly safe open parking lot located near the Cochrane MRT station situated near MyTown in KL.
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Here&rsquo;s what happens on my unfortunate incident last week 🚗🥲 🗓️ 29th August 2023 ⏰ 7PM - 11PM 📍 MyTown MRT Open Space Parking (RM5) [My car is parked at the entrance and beside guard house] If anyone witness or have information, please DM me. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who expressed concern about my recent incident. I want to assure you that I am safe, and with your support, I can continue creating content. Stay safe and take care guys 🙏🏼
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Upon arriving at the parking lot around 7pm, he disclosed that he had parked his car near the guardhouse, which is conveniently situated close to the parking lot's entrance. However, upon his return around 11pm, Wong was shocked to discover that his vehicle had fallen victim to vandalism. His windscreen, side-view mirror, and driver-side door handle had all been severely damaged. Upon closer inspection, Wong also noticed fragments of shattered wood both on top of his car and in the vicinity. What compounded the distressing situation was that the neighbouring car had suffered similar damage.
Despite the emotional turmoil, he promptly contacted his family to apprise them of the situation. Subsequently, he made his way to the Setapak police station to officially report the incident and to update his insurance agent regarding the unfortunate circumstances. In an earnest plea, he urged any potential witnesses to come forward and provide assistance in shedding light on the incident.
RM13,000 Worth Of Damages To his Vehicle
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/8a3d9395d289ae4e90956b330fbf529c1e147ddeec8ae2c6a6700bc303b3f6e6" />
The following day, Wong drove his car to a Honda service centre to obtain a repair estimate. He was advised that the necessary repairs would cost RM13,304, but there was a silver lining as the car's mechanical components remained unaffected and in proper working order.
Regrettably, Wong had to initiate the process of claiming his No Claim Discount (NCD), which is expected to take approximately 3 to 4 weeks for successful completion.
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/e7eb89727a4ad33a2c655ac919fb0399f4fe6543c208a6e0c9ab794d04742d66" />
It's worth mentioning that this marked Wong's inaugural experience parking in that vicinity. He found himself in this situation due to the heavy traffic that day, prompting him to opt for the MRT as a faster and more convenient mode of transportation. Wong also harboured curiosity about whether anyone had witnessed the incident, particularly because his car was positioned in close proximity to the guardhouse. Interestingly, the Person In Charge (PIC) at the guardhouse was absent at the time the incident occurred.
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/1a95e746b542b87b38d4db0dad79212ef70e0038b4b096ff89f34a48bb37d320" />
Despite there being CCTV in the area, the camera was facing the wrong direction but there wasn&rsquo;t much progress as a sergeant following up on the case could only identify that the weapon used was a wooden chair.
Netizens Share Their Thoughts On The Video
At the time of writing, the video has gained 702.5k views, 44.2k likes, 659 comments and over 2k shares on TikTok. Netizens took to the comment sections sharing a handful of their experiences at the car park along with some stories of incidents that had previously happened there. Others also stated that Wong should purchase a dashcam so they can capture the incident for more sufficient evidence next time.
Here's some of the comments:
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/acbd43947e869d622e694bfa26e5832886754114329792976f4d577620313f1a" />
In the end, despite leaving a little bit of a bitter heart towards the RM13K in damages to his car, Wong says he&rsquo;s spirits remain unbroken and that he&rsquo;s safe and will continue to create content on TikTok with the support of his fans.
Looks like we should really take note son which car park is the best to park around town now. Do note though, at most times you can&rsquo;t actually sue a car park as most have already provided an exclusion cause either at the entrance or by a couple of signs around the car park.
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/86fbaf7029b09c3a959825593a8515069e07b4f3aded7c611786bae7976442ef" /> Example of an exclusion clause.
With the clause, the vehicles parked there are at the own risk of the owners and no liability will be accepted for any damage or loss to property. 
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments!
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, TikTok &amp; various cross-references for context.
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An expensive lesson learnt. Don’t Park at a shady car park in KL.

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M’sian TikToker Faces RM13K Bill After His Car gets Vandalized At Cochrane MRT Station Parking Lot

M’sian TikToker Faces RM13K Bill After His Car gets Vandalized At Cochrane MRT Station Parking Lot

An expensive lesson learnt. Don’t Park at a shady car park in KL.

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