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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Killjoys' joy cut short by surprise fees despite pricey MCR tickets
IT was literally a killjoy moment for Malaysia's 'Killjoys' fans as they face extra fees on top of pricey tickets for My Chemical Romance (MCR)'s highly anticipated concert next April at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Fans took to social media to share receipts showing hefty extra fees added on top of the ticket cost — including booking charges, ticketing fees with Sales and Service Tax (SST), and a 'Ticket Protect' fee. Tagging the ticketing platform, one user, Wennishe, questioned: 'What are these charges? Since when is booking so expensive? And what is Ticket Protect?' Echoing the frustration, another user said the booking charges came up to RM43 per seat for her zone — calling it 'ridiculous.' While many were confused by the newly introduced Ticket Protect fee, some netizens stepped in to explain. Ticket Protect is a form of optional insurance that covers unexpected issues such as emergencies or show rescheduling, offering peace of mind to concert-goers. Simplifying it, Falahuddin Ahmed described it as 'like insurance for concertgoers in case of any emergency during the concert.' Still, the frustration was palpable. After spending hours in a long online queue, fans felt disheartened to be met with a long list of charges. 'The booking charges are so expensive. I was queueing for so long, and the system was a mess — it even crashed my laptop,' one user lamented.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
RM699 MCR KL concert tickets now RM3,200 – fans call for action
AS Malaysian 'Killjoys' scramble to secure tickets for the My Chemical Romance (MCR), American rock band's long-awaited 2026 concert on April 30 in Bukit Jalil, scalpers have already swooped in, reselling tickets at inflated prices across online platforms. In a Threads post, Syazwan Basri shared screenshots of a reseller offering RM699 tickets for a staggering RM3,200 — more than four times the original price. The inflated resale price is three times higher than a single premium Helena Zone seat. Syazwan also tagged the concert organiser, Adam Ashraf, congratulating him on the impressive sold-out status within just four hours of sales opening, while urging him to take action against scalper groups exploiting fans. Responding to that, Adam said 'Keep calm. The march is not over,' as a hint for a possible opening for another round of ticket sales. Other users shared numerous posts by scalpers reselling tickets at inflated prices with a clear 'take it or leave it' attitude. Many urged fellow fans not to fall for the overpriced resale traps, warning against supporting scalpers by purchasing from them. The desperation and greed of these resellers have been widely criticised by netizens, who condemned their attempts to make thousands of ringgit in profit from tickets they originally bought for just a few hundred. Earlier this week, Malay Mail reported that Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the government is working on an anti-scalping law, following a series of incidents related to ticket resales.
