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Do you know what season it is in Malaysia right now? No, we ain&rsquo;t talking about the weather but about events going on. Right now, it&rsquo;s concert szn in Malaysia and we have a wide variety of artists coming down to town!
From solo artists, bands, and K-pop artists to even music festivals, we kinda have it all! But it looks like we have some bad news for foreign artists.
The Central Committee for Application of Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (PUSPAL) introduced new guidelines in a document which was published back in 2019. The updated ruling has both imposed stricter conditions and loosened some conditions of live performances in Malaysia. Let&rsquo;s check out some of the new rules:
Concerts Can No Longer Be Held Before Islamic Public Holidays
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One of the new rulings stated that performances will no longer be allowed on certain dates and events close to Islamic Holidays. The specific holidays cover concerts that are held during Ramadan, Awal Muharram, Maulidur Rasul, Israk Mikraj, Nisfu Sya&rsquo;ban, Nuzul Al-Quran, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha. The only exception of a concert being held during these holidays is if the organizers get clearance from the &ldquo;respective Islamic authorities&rdquo;.
The previous 2019 ruling only stated that artists are barred during the fasting month but did not restrict shows on the eve of Islamic public holidays. The old rules also stated that artists could not perform between 25 August to 16 September as a symbol of respecting Merdeka and Malaysia Day. This time shows will only be barred on 30-31 August and 15-16 September.
Male Artists Banned From Crossdressing
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In Malaysia, the dress code for artists both male and female have been pretty strict over the years and we always see many artists dress modestly compared to their shows overseas. This time around, the dress code also affects males as they are now prohibited from &ldquo;dressing up and wearing clothes that cause them to resemble women&rdquo;.
As for Female artists, PUSPAL has also added that female foreign artists are now prohibited from wearing clothes that &ldquo;widely expose the chest area&rdquo; or are &ldquo;too high above the knee&rdquo;.
New Guidelines For Production Crew
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Many of us know that when we can&rsquo;t experience a concert, we tend to watch clips of concerts online such as an &ldquo;after movie&rdquo; so we can live the experience of the concert from our homes. This time, foreign production crews who intend to film content in Malaysia will be required to submit a script to PUSPAL for approval before giving the green light.
The crew who have been found guilty of filming content that contradicts government policies and damages the reputation of the country will be disallowed from filming.
When Will The New Rules Be Set?
According to Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, all stakeholders have been consulted on the new rulings and they will only be enforced in 2024. Further engagements with the stakeholders will be done and he says another update will be made to the guidelines before its implementation.
By the looks of the ruling, it&rsquo;s pretty understandable and many artists who came to Malaysia had so far respected the ruling. Hopefully, there won&rsquo;t be much trouble from it, especially from a certain political party.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, CNA, The Star &amp; various cross-references for context.
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The new guidelines will only be implemented in 2024.

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Malaysia's New Concert Rules: No Cross-Dressing For Male Artistes & Ban On Foreign Performers During Muslim Holidays

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Malaysia's New Concert Rules: No Cross-Dressing For Male Artistes & Ban On Foreign Performers During Muslim Holidays

The new guidelines will only be implemented in 2024.

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