Following the tragic deaths at the Pinkfish Countdown 2024, Malaysian music and youth groups advocate for targeted solutions instead of a blanket ban on concerts.
Music and youth groups in Malaysia are calling for a more measured approach to concert safety following the deaths of four attendees at the Pinkfish Countdown 2024. Instead of a complete halt on concert permits, they suggest temporarily suspending permits for events with a history of drug-related issues. They also emphasize the need for improved anti-drug measures at concerts and greater awareness among concert-goers.
Datuk Freddie Fernandez, president of the Malaysian Artistes Association, proposed exhibition booths or awareness campaigns at concert venues on the harms of drug abuse. He also suggested making “music without drugs” a mandatory tagline on promotional materials. Mohammad Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid, president of the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM), pointed out that not all concerts have a history of drug-related issues. He stated that concerts involving local musicians rarely face drug problems, and neither is it a problem with foreign artistes. It is only a certain type of event that is prone to these issues
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