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Hype Malaysia
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
EXO Kai Concert, Boyz II Men Concert & More: What To Do In The Klang Valley This Week!
A new week is on the horizon, which means more events happening in the Klang Valley (and beyond!) to look forward to! If you're looking for fun times to fill your agenda for this week, here's our list of activities – curated just for you! This weekend, we've got some exciting events lined up for you, including a bunch of concerts by EXO's Kai, Boyz II Men, F.I.R, Dr Alban and Justin Lee Schultz. We also have a comedy show from Harith Iskander that's said to be his boldest stand-up show yet! EXO Kai 'KAION' In Kuala Lumpur EXO member KAI is set to light up KL with his first solo concert! Get ready for a night of incredible performances, signature choreography, and captivating stage presence! Click here to get your tickets! Date: 24th May 2025 (Saturday) Venue: Mega Star Arena Boyz II Men Live In Kuala Lumpur Be prepared to be serenaded by R&B's most iconic voices! American R&B group Boyz II Men returns to KL for a special one-night-only performance, bringing to the stage classic hits like 'On Bended Knee', 'End of The Road', and more! Click here to get your tickets! Date: 25th May 2025 (Sunday) Venue: Mega Star Arena Dr Alban: Live In Malaysia Get ready for an unforgettable night of nostalgia as the legendary Dr. Alban makes his first appearance in Malaysia! This electrifying event promises to transport fans back to the golden era of '90s music, featuring chart-topping Dr. Alban hits. Click here to get your tickets! Date: 23rd May 2025 (Friday) Venue: Zepp Kuala Lumpur Justin Lee Schultz Live In Malaysia After catching the eye of legends Quincy Jones and Harry Connick Jr., South African-born jazz prodigy Justin Lee Schultz is ready to wow the crowd in KL! Catch him live for an unforgettable night of jazz, funk, and soul! Click here for your tickets! Date: 25th May 2025 (Sunday) Venue: The Exchange Hall, OUG Harith Iskander 'Jailed For Jokes?' Live At The Glass Box Introducing Harith Iskander's boldest stand-up show yet! Get ready for a night of sharp wit, hilarious truths and the real story behind the controversy surrounding 'that' post, including a death threat and someone jailed. Click here to get your tickets! Date: 24th May 2025 (Saturday) Venue: The Glass Box, Mont Kiara F.I.R. 'Our Love' World Tour In Malaysia Step into the magical, musical world of F.I.R. and experience this unforgettable journey of Mandarin music! This concert will see the reinterpretation of classic Mandopop hits, making it a true celebration of popular Mandarin music. Click here to get your tickets! Date: 24th May 2025 (Saturday) Venue: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting
South China Morning Post
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
‘One wrong step': Malaysia's careful comedians lament narrowing space for laughter
A joke about ham, a death threat and a wave of manufactured outrage. Advertisement Malaysia 's comedians say the nation is galloping into a cancel-culture that will soon push satire and social commentary off the stage – and the political classes share the blame. In the latest eruption of outcry, it was the turn of stand-up comedy pioneer Harith Iskander to face the whiplash of Malaysia's increasingly censorious social media Harith, a 58-year-old Muslim from southern Johor state who is considered the 'godfather' of Malaysian stand-up comedy, was hauled up by police and religious authorities for questioning last month after making a joke about ham on Facebook In a January 18 post, he jokingly suggested that the word 'ham' in the name of an iced coffee drink – ham sap kopi – could 'lead me down the wrong path in so many ways'. Malaysian stand-up comedy pioneer Harith Iskander found himself in hot water over a joke about ham. Facebook/Harith Iskander The joke riffed on a recent controversy over 'ham' sandwiches for sale with fake halal certification at a popular convenience store. Pork is haram – prohibited – under Islamic customs and critics were swift to detect an apparent insult to Islam.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harith Iskander's ‘ham' joke: IGP confirms 21 questions asked as cops record retired nurse Cecelia Yap's statement
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Police have recorded a statement from Facebook user Cecelia Yap Song KL to assist in investigations regarding her comment on comedian Harith Iskander's Facebook post about the 'ham' issue, which was alleged to insult Islam. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the 65-year-old retired nurse's statement was taken from 11am to 12.30pm yesterday, according to a report published in national daily Berita Harian. He said police asked her 21 questions, during which she admitted to posting the comment on the Facebook thread in question. 'A mobile phone and SIM card were also seized to aid the investigation under Section 298 of the Penal Code, Section 505(c) of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. 'The investigation paper will be referred to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) tomorrow for further directives,' he said when contacted yesterday. Earlier, Cecelia, who was accused of posting content deemed insulting to Islam in relation to the 'ham' issue, issued an apology. In a statement released by her legal representatives, Saibullah MV Nathan and Co, Cecelia expressed deep regret over her sensitive remark on social media and pledged full cooperation with the authorities. 'I hereby apologise to all parties offended by my comment, especially my Muslim friends whom I respect. I deeply regret my insensitive comment and promise not to repeat my actions in the future. 'Once again, I humbly apologise to all Malaysians over the incident. I ask that everyone offended by my comment would forgive my mistake,' she said. Last Tuesday, Harith Iskander, 54, reportedly posted an image of a cup of coffee named hamsap kopi priced at RM5.50. The comedian is also under investigation for a remark joking that his faith was shaken after seeing a menu advertising 'Ham Sap Coffee' because it contained the word 'ham.' A check on the celebrity's Facebook page, which has over a million followers, revealed the post was uploaded last Saturday. A total of 16 police reports have been lodged against Harith and Yap, accusing them of insulting Islam and the Prophet Muhammad through their social media remarks. The controversy stems from the sale of chicken ham sandwiches allegedly lacking halal certification at a convenience store in Universiti Malaya, which had ignited widespread debate.
