Penang govt asks MBSP to cancel approval for Kepala Batas concert

The Penang government has asked the Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) to withdraw its approval of the Viral Lagu TikTok concert, scheduled at Dewan Milenium, Kepala Batas, on Sept 30.

Deputy Chief Minister Mohamad Abdul Hamid said the concert drew objections from residents for not considering Muslims’ sensitivity, as it would be held two days after the Maulidur Rasul (Prophet Muhammad’s birthday) celebration.

“As the state Islamic Development Executive, I have asked MBSP to cancel the approval for the concert...