KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Tourism Malaysia have expanded their presence in Central Asia following successful inaugural business events seminars in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, promoting Malaysia as a preferred destination for business tourism.

The seminars, held in Almaty on June 2 and Tashkent on June 4, marked Malaysia’s first dedicated business events engagement in both cities, drawing regional tourism players, corporate representatives, as well as stakeholders from the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry.

Tourism Malaysia Almaty Office director Nor Shazly Azmi said the seminars marked an important milestone in strengthening tourism and business ties, while showcasing Malaysia’s potential as a destination for corporate travel and international events.

“Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan continue to demonstrate encouraging growth as emerging markets for Malaysia. Improving air connectivity and expanding flight options between Central Asia and Malaysia have made the destination increasingly accessible for both leisure and business travellers,” he said in a statement today.

Meanwhile, MyCEB senior manager of Business Development Edward Lim Chee Chong said Malaysia sees significant potential for collaboration with Central Asia’s business events sector.

He said the country’s robust infrastructure, strong connectivity and continuous government support offer highly competitive advantages for business events of all scales.

Organised with the support of Tourism Malaysia’s Almaty office and the Embassy of Malaysia in Uzbekistan, the seminars were used to promote Malaysia’s comprehensive MICE ecosystem, with specific emphasis on Kuala Lumpur as one of Asia’s leading business events hubs.

The seminar in Almaty also featured a tourism presentation by Tourism Malaysia Almaty marketing officer Kamilla Chaldanbayeva, showcasing Malaysia’s diverse travel portfolio tailored for the Kazakhstani market, luxury, family, leisure and business travel experiences.

Participants were also introduced to Malaysia’s specialised offerings for conferences, corporate meetings, and incentive programmes, alongside the growing potential of ‘bleisure’ travel experiences that seamlessly combine business and leisure tourism.

The initiative also aligns with preparations for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, as Malaysia seeks to expand its source markets and strengthen tourism and business linkages with Central Asia amid rising visitor arrivals from the region.

In 2025, Malaysia welcomed more than 43,000 visitors from Kazakhstan, making it the largest source market for Malaysia in Central Asia, while more than 20,000 visitors from Uzbekistan travelled to Malaysia, reflecting growing interest in the destination and strengthening people-to-people ties between the countries. — Bernama

JOHOR BAHRU, June 10 — Johor PAS will maintain friendly ties with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) at the state level despite having to officially sever ties, said Johor PAS Commissioner Datuk Mahfodz Mohamed.

He said the recent decision to split with Bersatu has not affected the relationship between leaders and members of the two parties in Johor.

“The Johor Bersatu leadership had in fact contacted me regarding the decision (on Monday night).

“I have personally spoken to Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, who is the Johor Bersatu chairman and also Johor Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, regarding the decision to part ways,” he told reporters after chairing a state-level meeting at the Johor PAS office in Bandar Baru Uda here last night.

“Despite that, I assured him Johor PAS will continue our friendship with the state Bersatu,” he added

Mahfodz, who is Johor PN deputy chairman, was responding to the recent announcement that PAS had cut ties with Bersatu, effectively ending its six-year political cooperation.

For Johor, Mahfodz said he abides by the party’s decision, but had instructed PAS at the state level to continue its friendship with Bersatu without prejudice.

He said that the friendship forged by both parties over the years will continue despite having to end their political cooperation.

“However, the changes in the political landscape will not disrupt Johor PAS’s election machinery as we prepare for the upcoming Johor polls,” he said.

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang announced on Monday night that the party had decided to sever ties with Bersatu.

He said PAS would form a new political pact focused on uniting the Muslim community for the upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, as well as the next general election.

However, PAS remains in PN despite cutting off its political cooperation with Bersatu, a fellow component party.

In 2020, both Bersatu and PAS founded PN for mutual political gain.

The coalition also includes Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan) and the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Bursa Malaysia edged up 0.04 per cent at the opening on Wednesday amid cautious global market sentiment, despite easing crude oil prices and the absence of local catalysts.

At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) perked up 0.68 of a point to 1,676.18 from yesterday’s close of 1,675.50.

The index opened 0.55 of a point higher at 1,676.05.

Losers led gainers in the broader market, by 234 to 129, while 299 counters were unchanged, 2,028 untraded, and 14 suspended.

Turnover stood at 261.0 million shares worth RM115.8 million.

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said market sentiment remains cautious despite the easing crude oil prices, with Brent crude dipping to around the US$91 per barrel.

“We noticed that the broad market is rather well supported at current levels, though the index remained stuck in a correction phase.

“Thus, in the absence of any clear catalysts, we expect the index to oscillate within a narrow range of between 1,670 and 1,680 today,” he added.

Among heavyweights, Maybank gained two sen to RM10.64, Public Bank advanced four sen to RM4.81, Tenaga Nasional improved six sen to RM14.20, but CIMB declined two sen to RM7.35. 

Among the active stocks, Hong Seng Consolidated was flat at 1.5 sen, Tanco was down 7.5 sen to 72.5 sen, Land and General and VS Holdings both lost half-a-sen to 16 sen and 19.5 sen, respectively, while Capital A fell one sen to 40.5 sen.

As for the top gainers, Concrete Engineering was 20 sen higher at RM5.10, Ajinomoto added 12 sen to RM15.60, Itmax and IOI Corporation were five sen higher at RM4.83 and RM4.27, respectively, while KPJ Healthcare and Sarawak Oil Palms were four sen better at RM3.20 and RM4.69, respectively.   

Among the top losers, Nestle was 28 sen lower at RM94.16, MN Holdings warrant was 15 sen lower at RM2.29, Unisem improved 12 sen to RM4.71, Chin Teck erased 10 sen to RM10.80, and Malayan Cement dipped nine sen to RM6.80.

On the index board, the FBM Emas Index fell 1.41 points to 12,450.55, while the FBM Top 100 Index eased 2.33 points to 12,289.66, and the FBM Emas Shariah Index edged down 8.34 points to 12,427.04.

The FBM Mid 70 Index gave up 34.77 points to 17,966.99, and the FBM ACE Index was down 19.31 points to 4,708.37.

By sector, the Financial Services Index accumulated 29.59 points to 19,526.47, while the Industrial Products and Services Index eased 0.55 of a point to 196.13, the Energy Index slid 4.72 points to 782.91, and the Plantation Index trimmed 29.76 points to 8,772.20. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has delivered 4.3 gigawatts (GW) of installed renewable energy capacity as the utility continues to support the country’s energy transition agenda.

TNB chairman Tan Sri Abdul Razak Abdul Majid said the company remains committed to advancing the nation’s transition towards a low-carbon future through investments in renewable energy, grid modernisation and regional power connectivity initiatives.

“TNB delivered 4.3 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, contributing more than a third to the country’s total renewable energy capacity,” he said at the launch of the Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) here today.

ETCon26 was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and was attended by Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad.

Abdul Razak said TNB also welcomed the government’s commitment of RM43 billion under the Regulatory Period 4 to modernise the national grid, describing it as a key enabler for Malaysia’s clean energy transition.

He said the monumental investment is aimed at upgrading infrastructure and accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy systems, including connection facilities to support the growing demand of data centres.

Abdul Razak added that two major solar projects announced during the conference would further strengthen Malaysia’s clean energy ambitions, namely a 785-megawatt peak (MWp) hybrid hydro-floating solar project, expected to be the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, and a 750-MWp ground-mounted solar project.

“These projects demonstrate the realisation of the previous memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to support the nation’s aspiration of achieving 70 per cent renewable energy capacity by 2050 or earlier, whilst ensuring a secure and reliable energy supply for future growth,” he said.

On regional energy integration, he said the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP) successfully doubled its electricity trading capacity from 100 megawatts (MW) to 200 MW earlier this year.

He added that TNB is also involved in efforts to expand regional connectivity through initiatives such as the Vietnam-Malaysia-Singapore interconnection, the proposed second Malaysia-Singapore electricity link and the Sarawak-Peninsular Malaysia interconnection.

Abdul Razak also said TNB subsidiary GSPARX has achieved 224 MW of installed solar capacity, reflecting the growing adoption of rooftop solar systems across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

“Today, the fundamentals influencing energy supply and demand, as well as global supply chains, are increasingly shaped by geopolitical events, particularly with the current development in West Asia.

“Against this backdrop, the challenge before us is clear, to meet rising energy demand whilst ensuring our energy system remains secure, reliable, affordable and yet being able to proceed on our journey towards a low-carbon future,” he said.

Held from June 3-5, 2026, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, ETCon26 is a flagship conference envisioned by TNB. It brings together global stakeholders to accelerate the implementation of the national energy transition agenda.

Themed “Energy & AI: The Synergy for Energy Transition”, the conference is anchored on three content pillars — Energy for AI, AI for Energy, and Energy Transition (ET) for People — to reflect the growing interdependence between energy systems and digital technologies. — Bernama

MALAYSIA: In the past, it used to be about properties where owners would advertise saying ‘No foreigners’ or, in some cases, they would want only people of their race to rent the property.

Later on, signs started to appear in advertisements for a certain type of resort saying that only Muslims or Muslim families are allowed.

Now, it appears that some restaurants are segregating their customers between Muslims and non-Muslims.

This happened in Penang, where the Island City Council issued a warning to the operator of a burger stall at a food court.

Customers said the joint was displaying unapproved halal logo stickers on dining tables. The city council believes this could spark racial sensitivities.

The council issued a statement saying that action was taken following an investigation into claims circulating on social media that Muslim and non-Muslim customers were segregated at a food outlet.

“MBPP wishes to stress that no such action or practice should have been in place at any food premises, public market or food complex under its supervision and management.

“Such a practice was not contained in any official MBPP policy,” the statement said.

Investigations found that a new burger stall operating within a food shop had attached halal logos to three tables to prevent their use by customers consuming non-halal food.

“The owner of the premises has complied with the instructions and immediately removed all the stickers,” the council said in a statement.

The resolution of the issue does not mean users on social media remained silent.

A prominent academic, James Chin, posted on X, asking why we are getting more such cases in Malaysia.

He recapped some of the recent cases where ‘muslim-friendly’ signs were seen, sayING there was a case of a self-service laundromat in Muar, Johor, that had put up signs stating “For Muslim customers only.

Another laundromat in Kangar, Perlis, was found with a sign: “This laundry is dedicated for Muslim use only.” A TikTok video showed a laundromat with designated washers and dryers for Muslims and non-Muslims separately. The poster said there are many private homestays and short-term rentals that explicitly advertise as “Muslims Only”.

“These are often justified on grounds of privacy, prayer facilities, halal standards, or owner comfort,” he writes.

Meanwhile, Malaysia does not have the ‘Muslim-friendly’ or halal everything syndrome. In the past, there were heated debates online regarding ‘Chinese only’ job advertisements or jobs that required employees to be well-versed in Mandarin.

These, and the ‘halal’ only resorts or tourist spots, are always hotly debated.

Responding to Chin, a user asked: “How about races that reject certain other races from renting their property? Even worse, it directly mentions which race is banned. It’s like a pot calling kettle black situation going on here.”

Some were more diplomatic, saying Muslim-friendly AirBnB’s have a good reason for their stance. They would not want to see pork in their units.

“I’m ok with laundromats shared by both muslims and non-Muslims. As for Muslim-only airbnbs, the owners just don’t want to see pork in their airbnbs because that would mean they have to clean it up 6 times with water and once with soil. It‘s a hassle.”

The pressing question is whether Malaysia is veering into extremes in certain situations, or if majority rule ultimately prevails.

This article (Muslim and non-Muslim customers segregated at a food outlet in Penang) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

MALAYSIA: Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, a former research assistant to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, fearing for his safety in Malaysia, left for the United Kingdom to seek asylum.

His lawyer, Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, said Yusoff, who accused Anwar of sexual advances, has applied for human rights asylum protection. Hence, he is not returning to Malaysia if the application is successful.

“On June 1, I received notification and confirmation that my client applied for human rights asylum protection to the UK government, and his passport is held by the authorities there.

“He is in London and applied for human rights asylum protection because he is truly in fear, worried about his safety and worried about being harmed,” he said at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur.

Yusoff filed a lawsuit in July 2021 seeking a court declaration that Anwar committed sexual assault against him.

He alleged the PKR president, who was then the opposition leader, committed sexual assault against him in 2018.

This case has not yet begun the full trial due to delays resulting from several pre-trial applications and counterclaims filed by both parties.

The prime minister, meanwhile, filed a preliminary application before trial, seeking to have several issues decided first.

Among those issues is Yusoff’s movement and presence at Anwar’s private residence on the day of the alleged incident, whether through affidavit or closed proceedings (in-camera).

On the other hand, Rafique said the fear faced by Yusoff stemmed from the process his client went through, which he described as very frightening, painful and worrying.

“We know when the charges were brought against him, he always stated he was a victim of entrapment, that he was trapped and subjected to entrapment,” he said.

“I am here to state Yusoff Rawther is afraid to return to Malaysia, afraid for his safety.”

On June 12 last year, Kuala Lumpur High Court Judge Muhammad Jamil Hussin acquitted Yusoff, 32, after finding the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against him at the end of the prosecution’s case.

He faced charges of having control, custody and possession of two pistols and drugs.

The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) filed a notice of appeal against the High Court’s decision on June 16 last year, and the hearing of the application is scheduled to take place at the Court of Appeal, Putrajaya, on June 15.

Yusoff was arrested, remanded for nine months and 10 days, he went through the court process, fought in court and was proven not guilty. He did not run away from the legal process.

This article (Man who accused Prime Minister of sexual advances now refuses to return to Malaysia) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Bursa Malaysia closed higher, with the benchmark index rising 0.60 per cent as bargain-hunting persisted following the recent sell-off, despite weaker performances across regional markets.

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 10.17 points to 1,693.43 from Thursday’s close of 1,683.26.

The benchmark index opened 3.19 points higher at 1,686.45 and traded between 1,684.36 and 1,698.53 during the trading session.

However, broader market sentiment remained negative, with losers outnumbering gainers 666 to 477. A total of 574 counters were unchanged, 958 untraded and 12 suspended.

Turnover fell to 3.41 billion units worth RM3.04 billion from 3.47 billion units worth RM3.58 billion on Thursday.

Regionally, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 1.45 per cent to 24,961.95, Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.40 per cent to 5,047.28, Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined 1.31 per cent to 66,588.12, and South Korea’s KOSPI Composite Index tumbled 5.54 per cent to 8,160.59.

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said key regional indices closed lower as profit-taking in technology stocks persisted.

“Market attention is now focused on the upcoming US nonfarm payrolls data for May, due later today, as investors seek further clues on the health of the world’s largest economy. Meanwhile, a slew of economic data from China next week is expected to influence regional sentiment,” he told Bernama.

Among heavyweights, Maybank rose 20 sen to RM10.80, Public Bank added nine sen to RM4.87, Tenaga Nasional and CIMB gained four sen each to RM14.14 and RM7.39, respectively, while IHH Healthcare advanced six sen to RM8.85.

Among active stocks, Hap Seng, Zetrix and GIIB were unchanged at one sen, 82.5 sen and 47 sen, respectively. CBH Engineering gained six sen to 68 sen, while Pharmaniaga fell 1.5 sen to 27.5 sen.

Among the top gainers, United Plantations surged 90 sen to RM32.20, Concrete Engineering climbed 69 sen to RM3.34, Petronas Dagangan gained 46 sen to RM19.24, Hong Leong Bank advanced 34 sen to RM21.32, and Dutch Lady rose 28 sen to RM33.00.

Among the top losers, Nestle trimmed 84 sen to RM94.28, Malaysian Pacific Industries shed 64 sen to RM46.80, UMS Integration lost 23 sen to RM8.00, Kelington declined 25 sen to RM7.65, and Fraser & Neave dropped 48 sen to RM26.40.

On the index board, the FBM Emas Index rose 40.54 points to 12,602.06, the FBM Top 100 Index increased 43.97 points to 12,441.90, while the FBM Emas Shariah Index shed 2.50 points to 12,570.15.

The FBM Mid 70 Index declined 66.35 points to 18,299.60, while the FBM ACE Index added 9.30 points to 4,733.24.

By sector, the Financial Services Index jumped 238.82 points to 19,784.31, the Energy Index climbed 3.82 points to 796.20, the Industrial Products and Services Index inched up 0.31 of-a-point to 198.74, while the Plantation Index fell 27.41 points to 8,671.54.

Main Market volume narrowed to 1.78 billion units valued at RM2.67 billion from 2.11 billion units valued at RM3.29 billion on Thursday.

Warrants turnover rose to 1.07 billion units valued at RM158.92 million from 933.20 million units valued at RM131.84 million previously.

ACE Market volume increased to 557.48 million units valued at RM208.90 million from 428.13 million units valued at RM162.39 million yesterday.

Consumer products and services counters accounted for 236.51 million shares traded on the Main Market, followed by industrial products and services (306.21 million), construction (138.56 million), technology (481.77 million), financial services (77.83 million), property (174.38 million), plantation (41.74 million), real estate investment trusts (11.70 million), closed-end funds (12,300), energy (82.91 million), healthcare (111.00 million), telecommunications and media (43.88 million), transportation and logistics (28.68 million), utilities (47.09 million), and business trusts (26,200). — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The move to rebrand and the implementation of various initiatives prove that the MADANI Government will not stopped striving to improve the Form Six programme.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the effort included rebranding to improve the image, system and quality of education on par with other post-secondary education.

“The Form Six programme is indeed very special and close to our hearts. We have implemented various initiatives to continue to elevate this programme,” she said in a Facebook post yesterday. 

According to her, initiatives such as Early Schooling Assistance (BAP), the establishment of the National Form Six Student Representative Committee and strategic collaborations with public higher education institutions were implemented specifically to support Form Six students.

She said the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) has high value and is recognised not only at the national level, but also by more than 2,000 international universities.

Earlier, she greeted Form Six students who had just registered at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tuanku Muhammad, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan.

“Congratulations everyone. You have taken another step forward in your efforts to achieve excellence,” she said. — Bernama

MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur is a major player in the regional entertainment industry, with a reduction of bureaucracy and speeding up of approval processes for international events.

Is Kuala Lumpur ready to be a big player in the region? The Minister for Federal Territories, Hannah Yeoh, believes the city is ready.

She has directed Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to facilitate and accelerate applications to ensure the capital remains a preferred destination for global industry players.

“Time is money, speed is currency. And this is how I want to drive DBKL forward in facilitating approvals when they deal with applications.

“We cannot just sit and wait for things to happen; instead, we must facilitate and move the process,” she said this whilespeaking at the launch of ‘KL Headline Season 2026’ at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre this week.

She posted the same thoughts on her Facebook page yesterday, adding that according to Tourism Malaysia, the recent Water Festival in Kuala Lumpur generated RM320 million (S$100 million) for the Malaysian economy in a single weekend.

“The returns to Malaysia’s economy came from international visitors, about 100,000 people for the Water Festival, who spent around RM255 million just that weekend.

“For local visitors, 150,000 people spent about RM64 million,” she said.

She says Kuala Lumpur is no longer just keeping up. The world is already paying attention.

“From Coldplay’s record-breaking 81,812 crowd at Bukit Jalil to major international concerts, sporting events and cultural showcases, KL is proving that it belongs on the global stage.

“And when global events come to our city, the impact goes far beyond the stadium. Restaurants stay busy, hotels fill up, e-hailing drivers earn more, small businesses grow, and young creatives gain valuable opportunities,” she says.

She also says a vibrant city is not built with concrete alone, as it is built by experiences, creativity and the confidence to bring people together.

“We want Kuala Lumpur to be a city people do not only visit, but a city they are proud to call home. Because Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s face to the world, and we are ready.”

This article (Making Kuala Lumpur great again is the aim of the new Minister) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

GEORGE TOWN, June 4 — Penang will implement new water tariff for domestic and non-domestic consumers starting July 1 after its implementation was postponed for 12 months.

State Transport, Infrastructure and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the average domestic water tariff rate for the first 35 cubic metres (m³) of water used per month has been set at RM0.93 per m³.

He said the adjustment involved a maximum increase in water bills of RM2.55 per month for 82 per cent of domestic consumers or households who use 35 m³ of water or less per month, equivalent to about 8.5 sen per day.

“For the first band, which is the first 20,000 litres (20 m³), ​​the increase is only three sen from 62 sen to 65 sen while for the use of 20,000 litres to 35,000 litres (20 m³ to 35 m³), ​​the rate increases by 13 sen from RM1.17 to RM1.30.

“However, the average calculation is made based on the use of the first 35 m³ because that is the benchmark commonly used in the tariff structure," he said at a press conference at Komtar, here today.

Zairil informed that Penang is still among the states with the cheapest water tariffs, in fact the second lowest in Malaysia after Perak (RM0.89) and is still below the national average (RM1.12).

Explaining further, he said that for non-domestic consumers, the average new tariff rate for the first 500 m³ per month is RM2.28 per m³ and the maximum increase in water bills involves 27 per cent non-domestic consumers such as factories, hotels, shopping malls, business premises and government offices that use 500 m³ of water or less per month is RM77.70 per month or RM2.59 per day.

“Therefore, non-domestic consumers who use 500 m³ per month will pay RM1,141.70 per month starting 1 July 2026 compared to RM1,064.00 per month previously. The difference is lower for those who use less than 500 m³ per month,” he said.

He said the tariff adjustment was necessary to ensure sustainable water supply services and support continued investment in the development and maintenance of water infrastructure in the state.

Meanwhile, Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive officer Datuk K.Pathmanathan said the tariff adjustment only involved domestic and non-domestic consumers while houses of worship and welfare institutions, the shipping sector and other categories would not be subject to any increase with the tariff rates remaining unchanged.

He said for consumers with large households, they could apply for a rebate through the Family Friendly Rebate Scheme offered by PBAPP, which is a rebate of RM20 on each bi-monthly water bill for eligible households.

On July 30, 2025, the federal government gazetted new water rates for Penang as well as nine other states and the Federal Territory of Labuan, however, the State Executive Council had directed PBAPP to postpone the implementation of the new rates for a year until July 1, 2026. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 – Live Nation Malaysia’s managing director Paramananthan Rajagopal is urging fans once again to source their concert tickets from authorised and official ticketing platforms.

This comes after several secondary ticketing or reseller websites such as Viagogo or Veritickets were already seen selling tickets for the upcoming K-pop group concerts BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Kuala Lumpur even before the presales started. 

In a brief conversation, Paramananthan told Malay Mail that fans should stop sourcing tickets from such sites as it could lead to ticketing scams and they should be aware of the websites they are visiting. 

“When the buying stops, so does the scamming. 

“Fans also need to be aware of the authenticity of these platforms,” he said. 

When asked whether Live Nation Malaysia will take legal action against these sites, Paramananthan said that there are no legal action they could take against these types of resellers as Malaysia does not have any law that explicitly bans ticketing scalping. 

Previously, local BTS fans took to social media platforms such as X and Threads to vent their frustrations after several secondary ticketing websites were seen selling the highly anticipated BTS in KL tickets even before its official release dates.

Aside from that, local BTS fans also called out several influencers who were allegedly trying to sell BTS in KL tickets ahead of the release date too via social media. 

A screenshot from a secondary ticketing website Veritickets selling tickets for the upcoming BTS in KL concerts at inflated prices and before the official presales even began. — Screenshot via veritickets.com

A check by Malay Mail showed that a reseller site, Veritickets, was selling several ticket categories, including the VIP package, for the upcoming BTS in KL concerts at inflated prices of RM2,000 to RM15,000. 

The original ticketing prices for the concerts ranged between RM338 to RM1,288. 

Although Malaysia does not yet have an anti-scalping law, it was previously reported that one is currently being formulated by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and the Communications Ministry. 

However, this was reported back in 2023 and little to no updates have been provided by either ministry so far despite Malaysia expecting to host several global concert tours this year. 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit five states until 3pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

It said that the areas involved are Perlis, Penang, and Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan, Pendang and Kuala Muda).

“Similar weather conditions are also expected in Sarawak, involving Sibu (Sibu and Selangau) and Mukah (Tanjung Manis and Daro),” MetMalaysia said in a statement.

It added that in Sabah, the affected areas include the interior (Sipitang, Tenom, Beaufort, Keningau and Tambunan) and the west coast (Papar and Penampang). — Bernama