“But why?” – M’sians Confused Over Cherating’s Name Change to ‘Cerating’

In a post on their official Facebook page, MBK shared that Cherating will now be called ‘Cerating’.

Netizens react

The sudden announcement has left many locals confused. While some voiced their disagreement, others demanded an explanation for the abrupt name change.

As of this article, no official explanation has been provided.

“I think it's better if you fix the roads, improve public transportation, or beautify public areas rather than changing the name of a place that already has a good name. I don't understand why you'd focus on something like this. I hope you're not planning to rename Kuantan to Quantan next,” said a user.

Another commented, “The original name is already good—why change it? You could focus on other things… Just look at the pedestrian bridges, roads, and public toilets around Kuantan.”