When Shopee Turns into a Shocking Surprise
It’s a wild world out there—just a few taps and you’re handed a treasure trove of almost anything. One Malaysian user recently ran into a strip‑of‑cosmos of questionable content on Shopee that had everyone stumped.
The “Good Stuff” that Wasn’t
The page was oddly titled “Good stuff for sale.” Inside, the listing featured random photos of young boys and an item priced at RM6,942 (about S$2,150). Shipping was from Selangor and it sat proudly in the “Personal Pleasure” section of Health & Beauty.
What follows on the usual product description (written in Malay) reads like a tongue‑in‑cheek advertisement:
- “Masturbation material to be sold.”
- “Vintage limited items.”
- “Used.”
- “Can PM (private message) to negotiate the price.”
- “Love Ms Puiyi.”
Who is Ms Puiyi, you ask? Possibly a nod to Siew Pui Yi, a Malaysian influencer and former Penthouse cover who has a knack for stirring the pot.
Twitter Sparks the Boom
On August 5, our vigilant user tweeted a quick fact‑check, asking whether the listing was legit. Their tweet—now infamous on the platform—has been re‑posted by countless other users, straightening the curve of the scandal.
In the same day, Shopee Malaysia pulled the plug. A quick response promised that the “action has been taken.” The mischievous listing was promptly deleted.
Policy Aftermath & The Truth About Shopee Singapore
When you read the Fine Print, you see Shopee Singapore’s stance: Ads for illicit drugs, prescription‑only medicines, weaponry, cigarettes, wildlife goods, and any misrepresenting supplement are strictly forbidden.
So yeah, while the platform does offer everything from gadgets to groceries, it still keeps the naughty stuff on the shelves.
Side Footnote – “Shopee’s Not the Only One”
Fast forward to April this year, a YouTuber who moonlights as a cosmetics entrepreneur found herself in the spotlight again. She was furious after seeing a Vietnamese fan outrage her for wearing a traditional áo dài—no pants, no trousers—on video. She followed that up with a heartfelt apology that the community largely received in good humor.
All in all, Shopee may still be that unexpected marketplace where you can buy (or accidentally stumble upon) anything, but it appears the platform’s moderators get swift and serious when a listing tries to cross the line from quirky to downright scandalous.
