KUALA LUMPUR – PAS appears to continue to harp on concerts, especially after Billie Eilish’s performance on Thursday night, with its vice-president Datuk Idris Ahmad reprimanding the youth for being excited about such events.
He also said it was disappointing that the event was held on a Thursday night, as it was a “malam Jumaat” or a time to do good for Muslims.
“Enough of this distracting entertainment. Repent and reflect on the disaster of the Covid-19 pandemic. Let us all return to God,” he said briefly in a Facebook post.
Idris, who is also religious affairs minister, did not specify Eilish’s concert but urged “all parties” to be united on this.
He added that the youth are reminded that they are the country’s future and to nurture their faith and actions.
He is also seen to echo sentiments of PAS Youth chief and Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari – who said the continuous hosting of concerts is “crazy work” that invites “God’s wrath”.
Eilish’s concert saw more than 25,000 fans, mostly dressed in neon swags. Some 10 concerts by international stars are expected to be held in Malaysia by year end.
Yesterday, DAP Youth chief Dr Kelvin Yii said such comments are unconstructive and only creates animosity among Malaysians.
He also challenged PAS to “keluar dari tempurung” and address real issues affecting Malaysians rather than trying to infringe the rights of others that are protected under the federal constitution. – The Vibes, August 21, 2022
