MENTERI Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said Kedah has enforced new guidelines which need to be adhered to by concert organisers in the state.
He said Kedah is not "anti-concert" as alleged by some, but only enforced certain guidelines to ensure that these events do not infringe on tradition and decency.
“Male and female artists cannot dress in a sexy manner as it does not suit our customs and culture, so if you want to perform in Kedah, dress appropriately.
“We have not banned concerts. For example, there were even fireworks during the Visit Kedah 2024 launch earlier,” he said as reported in Sinar Harian.
Other conditions, said Sanusi, were organisers must choose the right time and the appropriate artistes who must be decently dressed.
“Previously, permission for concerts was sought from district officers, but now concerts need to be reviewed by the State Executive Council,” he said.
In 2022, Kedah banned all open-air concerts. In February this year, a hip-hop concert in Alor Setar created controversy due to alleged unruly behaviour by several youth attendees.
The organisers later apologised, saying they did not receive approval from the state for the performance. - The Vibes, August 10, 2024
