Magnificent sight: The inflated tethered hot air balloons taking centre stage as they draw crowds to the recent Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015.
THE recent inaugural Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015 was a sensational affair – not just because of the huge crowd that turned up over the two days but also the unfounded rumours on social media.
Journalists had a tough time checking each rumour including speculation of ‘crash landings’ at a cemetery in Air Itam and a former rubber factory in Paya Terubong.
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