KOTA BHARU: A viral video showing a man dressed in a mermaid costume dancing in front of a drinks stall, believed to be in Pengkalan Chepa, has drawn public criticism and triggered a religious probe.
The 25-second clip circulating on social media shows the man wearing a colourful mermaid outfit and performing dance-like movements while holding drinks, believed to be part of a promotional stunt to attract customers to the stall.
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According to the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department (Jaheaik), efforts are underway to track down the individual involved for further action following public backlash.
As reported by the
South China Morning Post, the incident sparked outrage online, with many netizens describing the act as insensitive, particularly as it occurred during the Ramadan period.
Some social media users also urged local authorities to take firm action, including reviewing the business licence of the stall involved if the act is found to have violated local regulations.
