MELAKA: Melaka police have identified a viral video allegedly showing a jet ski mishap during a movie shoot along the Sungai Melaka.
Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said preliminary checks confirmed that the incident occurred during an official film production on Wednesday (November 26).
He said the scene was part of the filming sequence, but an accident took place as depicted in the two-minute, 56-second footage.
"The stuntman involved has been reported to be safe and in a stable condition.
"Members of the public are advised not to speculate or spread unverified information as such actions can lead to confusion and public anxiety," he said in a statement on Thursday (Nov 27).
In a separate statement, the Melaka River and Beach Development Corporation (PPSPM) said that the filming, scheduled from November 26 to November 28, had been arranged in advance.
PPSPM said that the production involved trained stunt performers and that precautionary measures were taken before filming commenced.
"All relevant authorities were informed of the production, and an ambulance was placed on standby at the location throughout the shoot.
"We hope the public will refrain from circulating unnecessary speculation or false news," the statement added.
