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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Puspal denies responsibility for (G)I-DLE, Bam Bam concert cancellation
PUTRAJAYA: The Committee for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (JK-Puspal) has denied claims that the cancellation of the (G)I-DLE and Bam Bam Live concert in Malaysia was due to their failure to obtain the necessary approvals from the committee. In a statement today, JK-Puspal said according to their records, pre-approval for organising the concert was granted on April 28. 'The decision to cancel the concert was made based on a request from the organiser, after considering justifications and the interests of all parties involved. 'In this matter, organisers are required to make thorough preparations, including obtaining early approvals from relevant authorities before organising a concert involving prominent international artistes, as stipulated in the Puspal Guidelines (GPP),' the statement read. The statement also invited the public to obtain more information about the GPP by visiting the website at or contacting Puspal at 03-8911 5356/5384 or via email at puspal@ It was reported last Sunday that the K-Pop Big 2 Super Concert featuring (G)I-DLE and Bam Bam, scheduled for June 16, had been cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances and compliance with local laws and cultural guidelines. Following this, the organiser decided to issue full refunds.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Puspal didn't reject K-pop concert, says ministry
South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE and GOT7's BamBam were slated to perform in Kuala Lumpur on June 14. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The communications ministry has denied claims that a K-pop concert scheduled for June 14 was cancelled due to a lack of approval from the authorities. The ministry said its central committee for applications for filming and performances by foreign artistes (Puspal) had granted pre-approval for 'K-Pop Big 2 Super Concert: (G)I-DLE & BamBam Live in Malaysia' on April 28. 'The decision to cancel the concert was made by the organisers, taking into account various justifications and the interests of all parties involved,' it said in a statement today. 'Organisers are required to make thorough preparations, including securing early approvals from relevant stakeholders, before organising a concert involving high-profile international artistes, as stipulated in the Puspal guidelines.' The concert, scheduled to take place at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, would have featured the popular South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE and GOT7 member BamBam. However, Live Universe Sdn Bhd had announced in a Facebook post on Monday that the concert was cancelled due to regulatory issues. The organisers maintained that all requirements had been fulfilled but that, despite their efforts, their concert permit application was not approved.
