Online hate has become increasingly prevalent in our digital age.
With a single tap on a screen, expressing disdain for someone, especially if theyโre a public figure or influencer, has never been simpler.
Typically, this is how keyboard warriors voice their displeasure with an influencerโs actions.
It seems as though online hate is not the only act of resentment we have to be wary of.
While real-life celebrity feuds are relatively uncommon, one of Singaporeโs influencers recently was embroiled in such a controversy.
Hereโs what happened.
Wang Leiโs Son Attacked on Livestream in Penang
Wang Leiโs son, Louis, also known as Sell Fish Boy, was hosting a Facebook livestream at a Thai food street bazaar outside Penangโs Island88 shopping mall on Saturday (4 November 2023) evening.
According to HYPE, a Malaysian entertainment and news site, the Thai Cultural Event was in full swing, with Louis taking the audience on a tour of the event.
Louis engaged in a live broadcast to promote and sell products during the event, which initially ran smoothly.
However, things took an unexpected turn at the Thailand and International Bazaar Street Food Festival when Malaysian influencer Nelson Phan made an appearance and sparked a public commotion that night.
In case Wang Leiโs name doesnโt ring a bell, heโs a Singaporean actor and Getai singer.
As Wang Leiโs son, Louis, was conducting his livestream, he was unexpectedly confronted by the Malaysian influencer.
How the Confrontation Unfolded
A video captured by a netizen depicts the moment when Phan approached Louis amidst a group of people.
The video was uploaded on Facebook by user Ouyang Meimei on the same day the incident occurred.
Initially, it might seem like Phan was approaching Louis with the intention of a friendly greeting.
However, the situation escalated when Phan abruptly grabbed Louis by the shoulder and began shooing gestures with his hands to those around him.
Phan then forcefully grabbed Louis by the neck and jacket from behind, as reported by China Press.
The atmosphere grew increasingly tense as those around sensed Phanโs aggression.
Even the Thai Hot Guys, Dee Wow-Sarawut Siriphet and Veerasak Mahsahaao, who were co-hosting the livestream with Louis, intervened to separate Phan from Louis.
If you donโt know the Thai Hot Guys, they are renowned for their lively performances at their restaurant in Bangkok.
Despite Phanโs grip, with him even forcibly holding Louisโs jacket from behind, Louis managed to break free and move away.
Video footage of the incident vividly captures the Thai Hot Guys continuously attempting to push Phan away from Louis.
Amid the chaos, voices in the background from bystanders can be heard urgently pleading, โCall the police, call the police.โ
In the video, Phan insisted that the group required a permit for overseas livestreaming.
Adding to the chaos, another man dressed in a white T-shirt was also seen attacking Louis.
Wang Lei and His Sonโs Response to the Incident
On Monday (6 November 2023), Wang Lei and Louis went on Facebook Live to address the issue and refute Phanโs claims.
During the livestream, Louis said he was trying to run away as Phan got aggressive with him and said that Phan was chasing after him.
Louis added he was attacked by another man dressed in white, who allegedly pushed him onto the ground and stomped on him.
Wang Lei, who was seen unhappy on the Facebook Live, claimed that Phan even went to the police to say that Louis had attacked him.
โWe were the victims, but yet you claim that we were the ones that caused trouble?โ Wang Lei added.
โThe event organiser also got approval for us to livestream at the event,โ he clarified.
Mโsia Influencer Nelson Phan Has Disputes with Wang Lei
Phan later claimed his target had not been Wang Leiโs son but Wang Lei himself.
Supposedly, he has had disputes with Wang Lei over alleged โprovocations and indecent actsโ which happened last year.
In the video captured by the netizen, Phan also pulled out a packet of condoms and sanitary pads from his bag and remarked that he had specially prepared them for Wang Lei.
โI warned you before not to play with Malaysian women,โ Phan said.
According to Malaysian media reports, Phan was arrested by local police and detained for the attack that same day when the commotion happened.
HYPE also cited Malaysian entrepreneur Datoโ Tony Looi Chee Hong, who suggested that Phanโs actions stemmed from jealousy. According to him, Nelsonโs true motivation for his behaviour may be Wang Leiโs rejection of a collaboration offer.
Event Organiser and Police Responded
On Sunday (5 November 2023), Eventers, the company responsible for organising the bazaar, issued a statement confirming that they had filed a police report regarding the incident.
According to The Star, Eventers also reassured the public that the company had obtained all requisite approvals from the Penang Island City Council and the mallโs management.
George Townโs acting OCPD, Supt V. Saravanan, announced that a press statement regarding the matter would be forthcoming.
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