Rave events require unique security approach, says group as concert organisers face police suspension


PETALING JAYA: The authorities should make a distinction between raves featuring electronic dance music (EDM) and other types of concerts when considering what security measures to impose on organisers, says the Arts, Live Festival and Events Association.

Its chairman R. Paramanathan said the risk profile and the necessary management of EDM events versus those of other concerts, which included comedy shows, were different.

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