Living in close-knit communities means fostering tolerance and a spirit of helping one another. After all, neighbours are often the ones closest to us in times of need.
Photo via Facebook (Negeri Sembilan kini)
However, one Malaysian resident recently took to social media to air his grievances about a neighbour who, he claims, has made daily life increasingly difficult.
In a Facebook post shared by Negeri Sembilan Kini, the individual expressed frustration over a neighbour who frequently blocks the entrance to his home. According to him, the problem lies in the neighbour’s habit of placing a clothes drying rack right in front of his gate.
“It’s the same every day — whether I’m coming home or heading out, her clothes rack is always in the way. When I brought it up with her, she had the audacity to tell me to move it myself if I wanted to use the driveway. How would you feel? To get my car out, I have to shift the rack. To get back in, I have to move it again. Meanwhile, the space in front of her house is kept clear.”
The man added that his intention was never to pick a fight but to encourage a sense of responsibility—especially in the presence of local authorities.
Despite being told off multiple times, the neighbour continues with the same behaviour. Even after several formal complaints were lodged, no action has been taken, “I’ve filed two or three complaints through the council’s system, but nothing has come of it.
“She even said, ‘Go ahead and report me if you want—my relatives are in the council.’ If that’s the case, what hope is there for people like us who don’t have connections?” he wrote.
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Posted by Negeri Sembilan kini on Thursday 17 April 2025
The post has sparked conversations online about neighbourly etiquette and the importance of enforcing community rules fairly—regardless of who you know.
