Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian punk rock band Second Combat’s frontman Khai Aziz has been invited to perform at the United Nations World Drug Conference in the United States.
Currently living without electricity at his late parents’ house, Khai or his real name Mohammad Khairuddin Aziz will also receive an award by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World organisation in New York.The award is for his drug-free messages in some of his songs picked up by renowned musician Michael Zentner, who has worked with American bands Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sting.
“Now my songs are in his album which will be released soon and they want me to come to the US to perform alongside Zentner.“The best part is, they will also give me the Drug Free Heroes award for the messages in my songs. They also told me I make great music,” he wrote in the post. With the help of a friend, Khai met up with Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Adam Adli who has shown interest in helping him.
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