KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 -- A viral video showing a confrontation between a bus driver and several motorists at the Simpang Pulai rest-and-service area (R&R) has triggered widespread backlash online, with many Malaysians condemning the alleged treatment of the driver.

The 42-second clip, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows several vehicles parked in what appeared to be a designated bus parking area, allegedly obstructing access for buses.

According to text overlaid on the video, the confrontation began after the bus driver asked the motorists to move their vehicles from the bay.

The caption accompanying the clip further alleged that one of the individuals involved became aggressive and spat at the driver during the dispu...