PETALING JAYA: Firm action will be taken against any regulatory breaches involving The Weeknd's recent concert, says Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) said the department, through the Research Division of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), had contacted the secretariat of the Central Agency Committee for Applications for Filming and Performances by Foreign Artistes (PUSPAL) to verify compliance with the conditions imposed on The Weeknd's concert at Bukit Jalil.
“Firm action, based on the law and verified facts, will be taken to ensure that all performances by local and foreign artistes respect religious and cultural sensitivities, as well as public order,” he said in a statement on Monday (Nov 9).
PAS had reportedly questioned the use of a giant golden statue and certain elements of the performance during the concert, which allegedly resembled worship rituals.
