Still barred from providing indoor live entertainment


Gomez, who co-owns Merdekarya, wants the authorities to clear up the confusion over the rules on indoor live entertainment. — Photos SHAARI CHE MAT/The Star

Merdekarya, a grassroots live music venue that has supported over 400 budding local artistes in the past, is still unable to hold indoor live entertainment.

Brian Gomez, who co-owns Merdekarya, said his entertainment licence was approved by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) in late December last year.

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