Malaysia lost more than RM1 billion (S$285 million) in potential entertainment tourism receipts in 2023, after concerts were scrapped amid stringent government rules and protests from religious parties .
Four concerts were scrapped in 2023, up from the two that were turned down in 2022. Among the concerts that were not approved in 2023 were those planned for renowned Indian singer Karthik and arts and music festival Pinkfish Live, featuring American rapper Lil Pump.
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