Cops to keep watchful eye during Selena Gomez concert
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SHAH ALAM: The Police are ready to keep the peace during Selena Gomez's The Revival Tour concert, scheduled to be held at the Stadium Melawati here on July 25.
Selangor deputy chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff said that it was not up to the police to approve or cancel the concert.
"Our main priority is security. Whatever the decision, the police will be there to ensure public safety and prevent untoward incidents.
"We will be keeping watch even if the concert is cancelled," he explained.
In another development, Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Shafien Mamat said the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) "does not support" the concert.
ACP Shafien, however, echoed DCP Fuad, and said that the duty of the police is first and foremost to ensure safety.
PAS Youth had earlier voiced its disapproval over the concert.
Its dakwah committee chairman Hafez Sabri claimed that Gomez's sexy appearance would tarnish the sanctity of the month of Syawal and called on the Selangor Islamic religious council to issue an official letter prohibiting Gomez's concert.
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SHAH ALAM: The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has given the go-ahead for American pop star Selena Gomez's concert at the Malawati Stadium on July 25.
MBSA corporate and public relations division head Shahrin Ahmad said the approval was given on Monday and the concert organiser must abide by the conditions and rules.
"Among the conditions include clothing guidelines, no alcoholic beverages, no use of drugs or activities involving the abuse of drugs, ensuring safety and to ensure the cleanliness of the surrounding area.
"We have met with the concert organiser and have informed them of the conditions that they need to obey to. They have agreed to the conditions.
"MBSA will also monitor the concert and ensure the concert organiser follows the conditions and rules," Shahrin said today.
At another separate event earlier, Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Commissioner Datuk Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff said the security and safety at the concert would be heightened due to opposition by certain quarters.
"In terms of security, we will be there to ensure that the situation is peaceful and there are no disturbances," he said.
Meanwhile, Selangor Pas Ulama, Youth and Muslimah wings handed a memorandum urging the Selangor government to call the concert off.
Its Youth wing chief Hanafi Zulkapli said this was because Gomez brings about Western and hedonism cultures which clashes with Malaysian practices.
"We hope the concert would not go on because it will pose a severe negative impact and social problems such as death as well as the use of drugs and alcohol, and free mingling of youths in the country," he said.
Hanafi handed over the memorandum to Mohd Shahrizal Mohd Salleh, the chief private secretary of Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali at about 2.45pm at the lobby of the state secretariat building.
Hanafi was accompanied by Selangor Pas Ulama chief Riduan Rahmat and Selangor Pas Muslimat chief Wan Hasrina Wan Hassan.
Security was tight at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Building as the main gate was closed for entry at about 2pm while there were additional security guards on duty.
Close to 100 Pas supporters waited at the main gate while Hanafi handed over the memorandum.
All three chiefs then addressed the crowd before dispersing at 3.15pm.
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- AFP
SHAH ALAM: The Police are ready to keep the peace during Selena Gomez's The Revival Tour concert, scheduled to be held at the Stadium Melawati here on July 25.
Selangor deputy chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff said that it was not up to the police to approve or cancel the concert.
"Our main priority is security. Whatever the decision, the police will be there to ensure public safety and prevent untoward incidents.
"We will be keeping watch even if the concert is cancelled," he explained.
In another development, Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Shafien Mamat said the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) "does not support" the concert.
ACP Shafien, however, echoed DCP Fuad, and said that the duty of the police is first and foremost to ensure safety.
PAS Youth had earlier voiced its disapproval over the concert.
Its dakwah committee chairman Hafez Sabri claimed that Gomez's sexy appearance would tarnish the sanctity of the month of Syawal and called on the Selangor Islamic religious council to issue an official letter prohibiting Gomez's concert.
NEW STRAITS TIMES
SHAH ALAM: The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has given the go-ahead for American pop star Selena Gomez's concert at the Malawati Stadium on July 25.
MBSA corporate and public relations division head Shahrin Ahmad said the approval was given on Monday and the concert organiser must abide by the conditions and rules.
"Among the conditions include clothing guidelines, no alcoholic beverages, no use of drugs or activities involving the abuse of drugs, ensuring safety and to ensure the cleanliness of the surrounding area.
"We have met with the concert organiser and have informed them of the conditions that they need to obey to. They have agreed to the conditions.
"MBSA will also monitor the concert and ensure the concert organiser follows the conditions and rules," Shahrin said today.
At another separate event earlier, Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Commissioner Datuk Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff said the security and safety at the concert would be heightened due to opposition by certain quarters.
"In terms of security, we will be there to ensure that the situation is peaceful and there are no disturbances," he said.
Meanwhile, Selangor Pas Ulama, Youth and Muslimah wings handed a memorandum urging the Selangor government to call the concert off.
Its Youth wing chief Hanafi Zulkapli said this was because Gomez brings about Western and hedonism cultures which clashes with Malaysian practices.
"We hope the concert would not go on because it will pose a severe negative impact and social problems such as death as well as the use of drugs and alcohol, and free mingling of youths in the country," he said.
Hanafi handed over the memorandum to Mohd Shahrizal Mohd Salleh, the chief private secretary of Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali at about 2.45pm at the lobby of the state secretariat building.
Hanafi was accompanied by Selangor Pas Ulama chief Riduan Rahmat and Selangor Pas Muslimat chief Wan Hasrina Wan Hassan.
Security was tight at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Building as the main gate was closed for entry at about 2pm while there were additional security guards on duty.
Close to 100 Pas supporters waited at the main gate while Hanafi handed over the memorandum.
All three chiefs then addressed the crowd before dispersing at 3.15pm.
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