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Authorities in Kelantan have arrested a man and revoked a business permit following a viral video of a controversial mermaid-themed promotional stunt.
Last updated at Feb 25, 2026
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🧜♀️ Controversial Video Goes Viral
A video featuring a man in a mermaid costume dancing at a drink stall in Kelantan has gone viral on social media. The stunt was intended to attract customers to the stall but instead drew widespread attention for its unconventional nature.
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💬 Netizens Slam Incident
The promotional gimmick faced heavy criticism from social media users who described the performance as inappropriate. Many netizens argued that the display was disrespectful to local cultural and religious sensitivities, especially during the current holy month of Ramadan.
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💵 Paid For Social Media Content
During questioning, the suspect confessed that he was hired to perform the stunt for RM200. He claimed that the performance was strictly for social media marketing and promotional content to help increase the sales of the drink stall.
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👮♂️ Religious Authorities Arrest
The Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department or JAHEAIK tracked down and arrested the 35 year old man involved in the video. He is being investigated under local syariah laws for crossdressing and behaving in an indecent manner in public.
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🚫 Selling Permit Retracted
Following the arrest, local authorities moved to retract the business permit of the drink stall involved in the incident. Officials stated that the stall owner had violated the terms of their operating license by allowing such controversial promotional activities.
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