KUALA LUMPUR: With regulations under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) gradually being lifted, many Malaysians have been thrilled to go on short getaways.
To them, however, netizens have this loud and clear message: "No. You're not welcome here."
As Covid-19 cases still remain high, netizens have found some quirky ways to keep Malaysians indoors.
They highlight the "plight" and "dangers" looming over their states on social media to shoo away those planning to visit their state.
Twitter user @monopaiTSF shared: "To friends who are planning for weekend getaways, please stay away from Kuantan. The rainy season here is not suitable for you now. Instead, go to other states which are more interesting like Terengganu, Melaka, Penang or Kelantan.
"Just keep away from Pahang, especially Kuantan," read his tweet which garnered over 1,600 retweets and 3,000 likes.
A similar message was also trending on Facebook, as netizens attempt to "reroute" travellers to other states.
A Facebook user posted: "Planning to come over to Selangor? Better cancel your plans, sir. There are water supply cuts always, especially in Petaling Jaya. Perhaps Melaka can receive you?"
But, a netizen from Melaka went as far as to "relocate" her state from the country's map.
"Melaka dah pindah (Melaka has moved)," she said, posting a signage of the Melaka Pindah locality in the state's Alor Gajah district.
"There is no more Melaka in Malaysia's map. So, please don't come here. Better drive straight to Johor," she said.
One person from Negri Sembilan also cautioned travellers about the heavy rains that have been lashing the state.
"You can't even swim in Port Dickson now, so don't bother coming. No need to mandi laut (swim in sea), better to just shower at home," she said.
Meanwhile, people from the northern states had their own fair share of "laments and concerns" to caution travellers planning road trips there.
"Don't come to Kedah. This is harvest season. So, we are all at the (padi) fields now. All hotels and shops are closed. So, you may end up starving if you come," a netizen posted on Facebook.
Another Facebook user shared: "Don't come to Penang too. All our nasi kandar shops are closed. The Bukit Bendera train has been sent for service to change engine oil."
Another one from Perak cheekily wrote on Facebook: "Heavy rains in Taiping. So, you cannot walk around the Taiping Lake Gardens.
"As for the Taiping Zoo, the tigers and elephants are wearing face masks. So, you can't see their faces. It's pointless coming to Taiping."
