Malaysia

Cancel ‘hedonistic’ Coldplay gig, PAS man urges govt

Citing band’s use of rainbow flag in shows, Nasrudin Hassan warns against ‘deviant’ culture

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 10 May 2023 6:18PM

Cancel ‘hedonistic’ Coldplay gig, PAS man urges govt
Coldplay had earlier announced their Music of the Spheres tour in Asia, with various stadium concerts planned in November. According to the band’s website, their show in Malaysia will be held at the Bukit Jalil Stadium. – @coldplay Instagram pic, May 10, 2023

JOHOR BARU – PAS central committee member Nasrudin Hassan is urging the government to cancel the upcoming Coldplay concert in Kuala Lumpur, saying it will only spread deviant beliefs.

Taking to Facebook, Nasrudin also suggested that the British rock band’s concert, slated for November 22, would not bring any benefits from a religious, racial or national perspective. 

“Does the government want to breed a deviant and hedonistic culture in this country?

“I would advise (the government) to just cancel this band’s performance in Malaysia. 

“It does not bring any good for religion, race and nation,” the PAS Syura Council member and former Temerloh MP said.

In his post, he shared photos of Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin performing while holding a rainbow flag, which is one of the most recognised symbols of the LGBT community.

Coldplay had earlier announced their Music of the Spheres tour in Asia, with various stadium concerts planned in November. 

According to the band’s website, their show in Malaysia will be held at the Bukit Jalil Stadium. 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also expressed enthusiasm. He took to social media to welcome the band, saying “See you in November!”.

Tickets for the concert will go on sale on May 17. – The Vibes, May 10, 2023

Related News

Malaysia / 4h

Xavier Jayakumar warns racial, religious politics could erode Malaysia’s unity

Malaysia / 6d

Mohd Amar’s three-year remark puts PAS’ Kelantan record under spotlight

Malaysia / 6d

Zunar slams PAS supporters for ‘stealing’ cartoons

Malaysia / 1w

PN has no right to prevent BN from negotiating with any party

Malaysia / 2w

Understanding PAS: Visions and policies for a future Malaysian government?

Malaysia / 3w

‘We will learn from past mistakes and return stronger’ – Steven Sim

Spotlight

Anwar unveils six measures for Malaysians ahead of Merdeka

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Xavier Jayakumar warns racial, religious politics could erode Malaysia’s unity

Malaysia

DOE: Close schools, kindergartens if API tops 200

Malaysia

WhatsApp messages help rescue of two brothers lost in Bukit Putus

Malaysia

King grants audience to Anwar, briefed on Merdeka Day preparations

Opinion

Merdeka: This is our Malaysia – and you will not take it from us

By Vinod Sekhar

World

Covid-19 fears return in South Korea as mask, test kit sales surge

World

91 Malaysians still unaccounted for after Nepal-China floods

You may be interested

Malaysia

Public funds must be protected despite criticism over government action - PM

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Serian air pollution hits hazardous level as haze blankets Sarawak

Malaysia

National Day parade to go ahead if haze conditions hold, says Fahmi

Malaysia

Amirudin challenges UMNO, BN: ‘Show your sincerity before questioning ours’

Malaysia

Xavier Jayakumar warns racial, religious politics could erode Malaysia’s unity

Malaysia

WhatsApp messages help rescue of two brothers lost in Bukit Putus

Malaysia

Anwar warns Malaysians: Reject racial, religious division to protect unity

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Desa ParkCity deaths: Netizens voice concern, call for increased enforcement, crackdowns on scammers