Authorities have shot down claims about a cable car connecting Pengkalan Hulu and Baling after a fake video went viral on social media. The AI-created footage fooled many people across Malaysia. District Officer Yazlan Sunardie Che Yahaya confirmed the project does not exist and warned people about believing digital content. He admitted the video looked impressive and entertaining despite being completely artificial. The official said such attractions could work well because both areas have beautiful mountains and views.
One couple drove over 300 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur after watching the fake video. They believed the cable car was real and wanted to ride it. A hotel worker had to break the bad news to them when they arrived. The couple felt shocked and embarrassed when they learned the truth. They had not asked their children about the video beforehand because they felt awkward.
The fake footage showed a news report from TV Rakyat about the Kuak SkyRide cable car. Scenes displayed the ride moving through forests and mountains with fake tourist interviews. Police chief Ahmad Salimi Md Ali told people to check facts before sharing online content. He said no reports of fraud or public concern had been filed about the video. Officers confirmed that no cable car project exists after checking both locations.
One couple drove over 300 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur after watching the fake video. They believed the cable car was real and wanted to ride it. A hotel worker had to break the bad news to them when they arrived. The couple felt shocked and embarrassed when they learned the truth. They had not asked their children about the video beforehand because they felt awkward.
The fake footage showed a news report from TV Rakyat about the Kuak SkyRide cable car. Scenes displayed the ride moving through forests and mountains with fake tourist interviews. Police chief Ahmad Salimi Md Ali told people to check facts before sharing online content. He said no reports of fraud or public concern had been filed about the video. Officers confirmed that no cable car project exists after checking both locations.
