Viral Video: Malaysian Grab Driver Sexually Harasses Female Passenger, Causing Her to Cry Throughout Journey

A viral video shows a Malaysian Grab driver sexually harassing a female passenger, causing her to cry throughout the trip. On February 3rd, Malaysian police are urgently investigating a viral social media video after images surfaced of a Grab driver sexually harassing a female passenger during a trip in Johor Bahru. Grab Malaysia has issued an apology and confirmed they will strictly follow their policy. The incident was published on February 1st by an anonymous poster claiming to be the victim's sibling, who shared two video clips and screenshots of the Grab ride details on a Facebook group. According to the post, the incident occurred while the female passenger was traveling from Taman Mount Austin to R&F Mall near Causeway. In the clip, the driver reaches back to the rear seat, attempting to touch the passenger's thigh while asking inappropriate questions in Mandarin. The female passenger defensively used her hands to protect herself and grabbed her clothing while visibly tense and not responding. Her family reported that she cried throughout the journey and locked herself in her room afterwards with a deeply traumatized state. The family has already filed a complaint with Grab and plans to report to the police immediately. Grab Malaysia apologized deeply under the TikTok post, acknowledging the severity of the incident and stating such behavior should never occur. They confirmed they are contacting the affected passenger to investigate and provide appropriate assistance, including taking action against the driver. The video has sparked intense online outrage, with many calling for serious legal action. Malaysian police have acknowledged the clip and are conducting a comprehensive investigation. The incident has raised significant questions about passenger safety, especially for women using ride-sharing applications.