Serendipity 7,821 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 If you have always dreamt of watching Madonna, Shakira or Lady Gaga performing live in Malaysia, you can dream on. According to Sepang International Circuit CEO Datuk Razlan Razali, they would not even get through the pre-approval stage in Malaysia. (Concert promoters need to seek a pre-approval before submitting a full application to bring in a foreign artiste.) He has tried to bring them to Malaysia, says Razlan, but as soon as their names come up, religious objections are raised. This does not include the international stars, namely Beyonce, who pulled out of their agreed show due to their unwillingness to comply to the strict concert rules in Malaysia and fear of religious backlash. And this was before the latest updated guidelines on entertainment from the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim). "We already have a flawed and archaic permit application system for concerts and live events that is damaging the industry. "Jakim's new guidelines are taking us 10 more steps backward," says Razlan who is also acting president for Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE), an association representing concert organisers and other players in the local live event industry. Already nervous about the new rules, the industry was slapped with the return of an old disease - last-minute cancellation - when the Thirst 2015 Dance Festival had its permit revoked at the eleventh hour last Saturday. It has been a while, Razlan dryly concedes. Source: AsiaOne praying for Malaysian Monsters PS: Why isn't the Katy Prismatic tour image getting embedded inb4 conspiracy See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Heart 4,400 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 That sucks for Malaysian pop music fans :( "GGD IS NOT FOR YOU" - Admin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Adrenaline 1,518 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 good thing I don't live there we can expect Malaysianauseous next yeat It's much more fun to have hizophrenia... u never get lonely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 32,694 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Sad. Worrying. Meh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faux 2,190 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 It's sad to think we live in a world where places like that exist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HausOfNena 1,712 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 So sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesium 6,022 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 If you don't like what's going on at the concert just don't go. Why have they got to ruin it for other people? Put your white tennis shoes on and follow me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdreams 1,529 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Bit ridiculous If you don't like what's going on at the concert just don't go. Why have they got to ruin it for other people? This. A lot Haters gonna need more than a flashlight for my shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwontell 7,312 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 This ban is kind of a badge of honor, imo... ATTENTION: (bad) jokes and sarcasm are still a thing, so don't take everything I say literally. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebe 16,562 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 What a theocratic policy, banning artists who portray a different way of life that is different to what religious leaders demand of their followers.Be wary of anybody who tells you not to listen to certain music or experience certain art or literature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 96,148 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Meh, nobody is going there anyway except their fellow Asians neighbors and some K-Pop pretty boys. I'll never set my foot there anymore, living for a half year there is enough hell. As for big artists concerts, eye SG, Philipinnes, Thailand, HK and Japan. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ be delulu until it becomes trululu (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Man 9,245 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Well, Gaga won't be going to such countries with close-minded government anyway. Poor fans tho. And poor them too since they can't witness the real talent Gaga has. "A little less conversation and a little more touch my body." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,869 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 religion of peace Seriously, good muslims need to separate themselves from that kind of muslims Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley 54,814 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 That sucks for Malaysian pop music fans :( It's sad to think we live in a world where places like that exist. I live there. :rip: Awful policy though. This thread explains why I've never seen her live in 8 whole years. The thing is Malaysian little monsters are fcking hardcore, and she would SURELY sell out stadiums if she is allowed to come. G.U.Y. and Applause were #1 for very long in my country at local radio stations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 I live there. :rip: Awful policy though. This thread explains why I've never seen her live in 8 whole years. The thing is Malaysian little monsters are fcking hardcore, and she would SURELY sell out stadiums if she is allowed to come. G.U.Y. and Applause were #1 for very long in my country at local radio stations. G.U.Y. #1 that means there sure are some hardcore fans See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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