Malaysian streetwear boss suspended after car chase video draws cries of entitlement
The Stoned & Co co-founder, seen on camera tailgating and blocking a car after being honked at, has apologised for his ‘poor judgment’
Social media users turned their ire on perceived elite entitlement after the Ferrari driver was identified as the co-founder of a local streetwear brand.
The label, Stoned & Co, said it had suspended co-founder and managing director Tan Jia Hui after a video circulating over the weekend showed him tailgating and blocking a car in the SS15 area of Subang Jaya, a busy commercial district outside Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia, where flashy displays of wealth can quickly raise public anger over perceived double standards, has seen repeated online outrage when influential or well-connected figures are spotted behaving badly.
In the dashcam video, dated December 27, the Ferrari driver is seen reacting angrily after being honked at while standing outside the brand’s outlet, then revving his engine and pursuing the other car before blocking its path again near a college campus.
In a statement on Monday, Stoned & Co said Tan had been removed from all duties “with immediate effect”, pending an internal investigation. His conduct “does not align with the values, culture or professional standards our company upholds”, it said, adding that “individuals in leadership positions carry responsibilities beyond themselves”.