Following four drug-related deaths at the Pinkfish Countdown 2024 concert in Selangor, Malaysia, police have suspended all permit approvals for similar events. The Selangor police chief, Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, stated that stricter security measures will be implemented for future concerts, requiring organizers to demonstrate control over drug entry.
All permit approvals for concerts like the recent Pinkfish Countdown 2024 are being suspended by the police in a move to compel organisers to ensure the safety of concert-goers. Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said stricter requirements would also be imposed, after the four drug-related deaths at the New Year’s Eve concert. “For now, the police are suspending the approval of any permits for concerts like this until organisers can demonstrate control,” he said.
Comm Hussein said in future, organisers must ensure they can prevent the entry of drugs into the venue.“Safety must always be a priority,” he said. “We will look at concert approvals on a case-by-case basis, with security control a main requirement,” he added at the Selangor police headquarters here yesterday. Comm Hussein said the four people who died – along with three others who survived – had fallen unconscious shortly before they received treatment after using drugs at the concert in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya. The victims, he said, were given treatment by the first aid team at the event before being sent to the hospital.“Investigation showed that all of them had consumed Ecstasy pills at the concert,” he added. Comm Hussein said some of the victims might have bought the drugs before going to the concert while others might have bought them at the location.“Our investigation revealed that the Ecstasy pills were sold at RM50 each or three pills for RM100.In a statement on Thursday, the organisers Pinkfish Management pledged to fully cooperate with the authorities while expressing their sadness over the tragic incident and condolences to the families of the deceased. They also said the safety and wellbeing of their attendees, staff and surrounding community has always been their highest priorit
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