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Mermaid Stunt Sparks Outrage During Ramadan in Malaysia

2/24/2026

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In Kelantan state, Malaysia, a mermaid-themed promotional stunt by two drinks traders during Ramadan sparked outrage.
A viral video shows one trader wearing a rainbow-colored mermaid costume.
The Kelantan religious affairs department has launched an investigation and will act if sharia law is violated.
Many social media users condemned the act as disrespectful to Islam, illustrating tension between marketing creativity and conservative norms.

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In Kelantan state, Malaysia, a mermaid-themed promotional stunt by two drinks traders during Ramadan sparked outrage.
A viral video shows one trader wearing a rainbow-colored mermaid costume.
The Kelantan religious affairs department has launched an investigation and will act if sharia law is violated.
Many social media users condemned the act as disrespectful to Islam, illustrating tension between marketing creativity and conservative norms.