Fahmi: 'Kill Switch' Is Ready To Be Deployed At Coldplay's Concert Tonight
The "kill switch" will cut off power at the concert venue if the band breaks official conduct guidelines.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 22 Nov 2023, 05:36 PM
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said a "kill switch" is ready for deployment if needed during Coldplay's concert tonight, 22 November
Fahmi said the Central Agency for Application for Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (PUSPAL) has discussed the implementation of the feature with the concert's organiser, Live Nation Malaysia.
"Discussion with PUSPAL and the organiser has been positive. The Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) has also said that the band is very supportive of Palestine.
"We are upbeat for the concert today," Bernama quoted the minister as saying.
75,000 spectators are expected to fill up Bukit Jalil National Stadium for Coldplay's concert tonight.
Image via Aizuddin Saad/Harian MetroLast month, Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching explained that the "kill switch" is a physical switch that has the ability to cut off power at the concert venue
The feature aims to literally cut a show short and prevent further harm should performers or attendees break official conduct guidelines.
The precautionary measure is being taken following the events that occurred during Good Vibes Festival earlier this year, during which British pop-rock band The 1975 carried out controversial acts on stage.
Over the past few weeks, several parties had called for the cancellation of Coldplay's concert to respect the current situation in Gaza, Palestine, and to prevent The 1975's controversy from repeating.
However, Anwar defended Coldplay in parliament yesterday, 21 November, contending that the band is pro-Palestine.
"Coldplay is among the bands that support Palestine.
"[Even] the previous government had approved (the concert). I will discuss this with the mufti," said the Prime Minister, addressing concerns raised by the Federal Territories mufti regarding Coldplay's concert and its links to the LGBTQ movement.
