Rock with you: Traffic marshal impresses Punggol with sleek Michael Jackson moves

Managing traffic is not an easy job especially if you're standing under the scorching sun.

But a traffic marshal in Singapore has managed to turn it into an art. 

A TikTok video posted on June 20 by user Picflix of a traffic marshal busting some Michael Jackson moves while at work has gone viral. 

Garnering over 120,000 views and 110 comments for the video, the traffic marshal won the hearts of netizens online for breaking out of character in the middle of the road while at work. 

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A performer at heart, the traffic marshal can be seen unexpectedly doing Michael Jackson's slick signature moonwalk dance despite Singapore's heat.

Picflix told AsiaOne that this traffic marshal was spotted near Waterway Point in Punggol.

And he seems to be loved by many, with another video of him posted on TikTok with the caption: "Thanks for cheering me up buddy."

Netizens were impressed by the traffic marshal's positive attitude towards his work and complimented his dance moves.

Others, however, were worried that he might be penalised by his superiors for doing so. 

And as it turns out, some netizens recognised this traffic marshal and said that he's a former ITE teacher named Devon Woon.

Referred to as 'ITE West's Bruce Lee' by his ex-students, Woon once participated in Asia's Got Talent and has also showcased his dance on YouTube.

Woon shared with AsiaOne that he enjoys dancing on the roads as it helps to alleviate the tension some drivers face and also slow down traffic by catching their attention.

He said: "This is how I keep all road users entertained, to make my job more fun, meaningful and for time to past faster."

He said that he is also encouraged by the kind support of netizens and their encouraging words, as well as the smiles, nods of approval, as well as the 'honking and flashing salute' given by numerous motorists.

He added: "Not forgetting complimentary free drinks offered to us by kind Samaritan passer-by and Certis Cisco officers who drove past us. Their small but kind gestures mean a lot to me and I really appreciate their support."

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ashwini.balan@asiaone.com

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