Overview
- The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur shared a 2016 International Space Station photo and noted the bright bursts were lightning rather than city lights.
- Malaysian users responded with self-deprecating humor, including lines like “we don’t have oil” and references to palm and cooking oil brands.
- Some comments asked if Malaysia could be the next Venezuela, citing the recent U.S. operation that led to Nicolás Maduro’s capture and fresh talk of oil.
- A handful of users questioned the timing and intent of posting a satellite image, hinting at concerns about surveillance or intervention.
- Regional coverage describes a viral, largely light-hearted exchange with no indication of policy changes or diplomatic fallout.