The government will meet with the Arts, Live Festivals, and Events Association (Alive) to discuss a proposal to mandate drug urine tests for concertgoers in Selangor, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Speaking to the press on Tuesday (Jan 7), Fahmi, who also serves as the government spokesman, stated that the proposal is still in its early stages and requires careful deliberation at the state level.
He emphasised the importance of addressing legal compliance and working with the police to strike a balance between event organisation and ensuring attendee safety.
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Speaking to the press on Tuesday (Jan 7), Fahmi, who also serves as the government spokesman, stated that the proposal is still in its early stages and requires careful deliberation at the state level.
He emphasised the importance of addressing legal compliance and working with the police to strike a balance between event organisation and ensuring attendee safety.
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00:00What do you think about the Eurindas before Houses being seen as being impractical by some parties?
00:30There are a lot of things that need to be discussed by the government, including the PPT. I would like them to inform me, and God willing, we will find out.
00:42There are a lot of things that must be included in the legislation, but the intention is to find a balance between implementing the programme and ensuring the safety of the visitors. We will discuss this.
01:12What do you think about the parties including the concert organisers?
01:15The organisation is called Alive, so I have asked Alive to write a letter to Dato' Sri Menteri Besar, Dato' Menteri Besar Selangor, and also to me, for us to investigate.
01:42What do you think about the Eurindas before Houses being seen as being impractical by some parties?