KUALA LUMPUR: It is considered a norm for the host to pack uneaten food from the kenduri for the guests to bring home.
However, an act of a woman who did not hesitate to ask the caterer to pack food for her at a kenduri recently that went viral has raised eyebrows among social media users.
Interestingly, the woman also brought her food containers and gave them to the caterer with the hope of taking food home.
Although it was not clear where the incident took place, it was learned that the woman had asked for the food to be packed at 10.30am, before the event even started.
In the video that went viral, the woman even said that the host had already paid for the food and asked the caterer to pack one or two of the dishes.
"They (the host) already paid for the food. Surely, you can 'tapau' (pack) one or two," she said.
However, two servers that were on duty said it was still early and they could only do so if the event had ended.
"We cannot do so now aunty, but we can pack it up after the event ends," said one of the servers.
The woman, however, insisted on having the food packed for her.
"I still want it. Just two or three dishes only," she said.
The servers remained adamant, explaining that they were unable to do so at the time.
The 44-second video so far was viewed by over 1.2 million users, many of whom were unhappy with the woman's act.
The video was shared by an individual who claimed that the woman in question had eaten at the event and wanted to pack food too.
"Do you think there will be an end to the 'tapau' culture of lauk kenduri?," read the caption on the video.
In the meantime, one user advised attendees of catered kenduri not to request leftovers, as food was typically prepared in exact quantities for the guests.
"If it is 'rewang' (neighbours or families cooked the food together), then it is a different case. Please do not make the lives of the servers difficult. Go and ask the hosts instead."
Another user claimed that it was the norm for some to pack food, even before the event ended, while another user described the woman as inconsiderate and lacking in manners.
"She should at least wait for the event to end and ask for permission to pack uneaten food."
