Malaysia Is Famous For The Wrong Reasons Again!

Adrian Wong · 10th Aug 2006, 11:11 AM

Check this really embarrassing news out...

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Malaysia Fines Pussycat Dolls Organizers

Malaysian authorities fined organizers of a concert by the chart-topping Pussycat Dolls for allowing the singers to wear skimpy costumes and for their "sexually suggestive routines," a news report said Wednesday.

The Subang Jaya Municipal Council, which administers the suburb where the concert was held in late July, fined organizers Absolute Entertainment 10,000 ringgit ($2,714) for flouting decency regulations, the Malay Mail tabloid reported.

"The Pussycat Dolls were guilty of performing sexually suggestive routines on stage," council President Mohamad Arif Abdul Rahman was quoted as saying. "In terms of their eye-popping attire, well, there's a lot of proof of that from our sources and the media."

The six-member all-girl group from the United States are known for worldwide hits such as "Don Cha" and "Buttons." They performed to a sold-out arena in Muslim-majority Malaysia as part of their global tour.

The council plans to take the organizer to court if the company fails to settle the fine, the paper said.

A spokesman for Absolute Entertainment, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they were meeting with council officials midday Wednesday. She declined to provide further details.

The government in this Southeast Asian nation had previously warned Western artistes not to be too "raunchy" so as not to offend local sensitivities when performing in Malaysia.

When Grammy-winning rap-rock band Linkin Park performed in Malaysia in 2003, the Ministry of Culture and Arts warned them not to wear shorts, scream or exhibit raunchy behavior. The following year, Mariah Carey was told to "dress accordingly" for her concert.

Mohamad Arif said the organizers took advantage of the fact that the council did not send officers to monitor the Pussycat Dolls concert, which was held near the surf pool area of the Sunway Lagoon theme park.

The fine came a day after Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Rais Yatim was quoted in the local media as saying the group took Malaysia "for a ride" by their alleged indecency.

"I believe the way the Pussycat Dolls behaved on stage amounted to gross indecency," said Rais, according to the paper. "The Pussycat Dolls reportedly put on a show which not only featured scantily-dressed performers but also included sensuous elements," he said.

Officials have said they were not present at the concert, and based their comments on what they saw or read in local newspapers.

The_YongGrand · 10th Aug 2006, 11:14 AM

Back in 7 years ago...

...I thought they are going to let Vengaboys perform a concert somewhere in M'sia...

...but on that 'faithful' day...

... they decide to just close down the Vengaboys concert before it EVER started...

... and this is very disappointing because I don't see anything wrong with the Vengaboys as well...

There are many musician/music-groups from other places which are 'disallowed' in the beloved M'sia. Just try to list them all out, it'll be very exhaustive...

Max_87 · 10th Aug 2006, 11:30 AM

Idiots......

Papercut · 10th Aug 2006, 12:21 PM

I remember something about one of the chicks from Vengaboys being stopped at an airport (think it was Singapore airport :think ) because she was wearing a bullet belt

doraemon · 10th Aug 2006, 12:26 PM

they shud ban them from coming in malaysia la...as pussy is also...u-know-wat....

angel1011 · 10th Aug 2006, 01:05 PM

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Officials have said they were not present at the concert, and based their comments on what they saw or read in local newspapers.

proof based on newspaper? this has got to be the dumbest judgement passed EVER!!!

PsYkHoTiK · 10th Aug 2006, 01:05 PM

well its pussycat dolls... not pussy dolls....

redness · 10th Aug 2006, 01:09 PM

Dude! Those officer should visit the mini stage in chinese housing area or near temple during ghost festival n 9th heaven King birthday.
Traditionaly, the stage will have beijing opera or tiew jiu puppet show, now they have young dancers in tank top and mini skirt jumping on stage. I didn't know (chinese)heaven was such a hip place too. lol

Adrian Wong · 10th Aug 2006, 03:53 PM

ROTFL!! Exactly...

TBH, they are doing this just to show the people that they are pious and looking out for their moral well-being.

What hypocrites...

u suck.com · 10th Aug 2006, 03:55 PM

i'm not surprised if that mohd. arif guy's son or daughter went for the concert and had an awesome time...

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redness Getting there Join Date: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 178 Reputation: 156 Rep Power: 5	Dude! Those officer should visit the mini stage in chinese housing area or near temple during ghost festival n 9th heaven King birthday. Traditionaly, the stage will have beijing opera or tiew jiu puppet show, now they have young dancers in tank top and mini skirt jumping on stage. I didn't know (chinese)heaven was such a hip place too. lol

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 33,113 Reputation: 3730 Rep Power: 78	ROTFL!! Exactly... TBH, they are doing this just to show the people that they are pious and looking out for their moral well-being. What hypocrites... __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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