There is a viral photo online claiming to show a group of Rohingya refugees unloading fish at Pulau Kambing, Terengganu. Did this really happen?
VERDICT:
FALSE
Noticing something smelled fishy, the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) had sent a team to inspect and monitor the area following the circulation of the image.
According to Bernama, LKIM chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil confirmed that the investigation found no fish unloading activity at the location as alleged.
"Following a viral social media post, LKIM ordered an investigation around Pulau Kambing as the LKIM Complex is located within the area.
"Based on the inspections and investigations carried out, no fish unloading activity involving Rohingya foreigners was found at the LKIM Complex or its surrounding areas. LKIM therefore wishes to clarify that the viral photograph was not taken at Pulau Kambing LKIM," he said in a statement on Friday (June 12).
Faiz said LKIM viewed the spread of unverified information seriously, as it could affect the agency's reputation and disrupt public order.
He said LKIM remained committed to ensuring compliance with all regulations, laws and standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing fish landing complexes.
"LKIM will not compromise and will take firm action against any management personnel or parties found to have violated the law," he said.
