KOTA BARU, Dec 23 — The Kelantan government will take firm action against the organizers of a mining company’s dinner event, which allegedly featured a provocative dance performance in Tanah Merah on Saturday, Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said.
He said action will be taken as the event violated state laws, lacked a valid permit and was deemed insensitive to the religious, cultural, legal and moral values of Kelantan residents.
“We regret that such activities still occur in Kelantan, even though most residents are already aware of the state’s entertainment laws.
“This incident should serve as a lesson, and the public is urged to respect religious sensitivities and local cultural values,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.
Earlier, a 31-second video went viral on social media platforms such as TikTok, showing a woman performing a belly dance in revealing clothing during the Tanah Merah dinner event.
Meanwhile, state local government, housing, health and environment committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said initial investigations revealed that the organizers did not apply for a permit to host the event, and that the school used as the venue is also under investigation.
“At this time, the state government is still awaiting a full report from the Tanah Merah District Council regarding the incident.
“The organizers can be fined for not submitting an application to host any entertainment event, whether in an open or closed area,” he said. — Bernama
