RECENTLY, a video has gone viral claiming that the popular Bisikan Bayu beach in Kelantan was extremely dirty. Not only that, it also showed very convincing footage to prove its point.
For a state known for its pristine and beautiful beaches, it's a very sad state of affairs if it is true.
So, is it true that Bisikan Bayu beach is littered with trash?
Verdict:
FALSE
The video of dirty beaches in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, that went viral recently is an old one, said state Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Kamaruddin Md Nor.
He alleged that the issue was deliberately played up by irresponsible parties to tarnish the image of the state which was currently organising Visit Kelantan Year 2024.
"The video was circulated by an influencer who led an NGO to clean the beach.
"What we know is that there are other parties who have reposted the old video as if they wanted to tarnish the reputation of the individual involved.
"We have conducted checks at the beaches and it appears that the video is false," he told reporters here on Wednesday (March 13). - Bernama
