Jakim probes The Weeknd’s Kuala Lumpur concerts over alleged religious elements

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10 Nov 2026
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Jakim probes The Weeknd’s Kuala Lumpur concerts over alleged religious elements

By TheSun

PETALING JAYA: The Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) is looking into Canadian singer The Weeknd’s concerts in Kuala Lumpur earlier this week following allegations that certain elements of the performances could promote practices deemed contrary to Islamic beliefs.

The issue was raised by PAS Youth, which questioned the use of a giant golden statue and other stage elements during the singer’s performances at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Nov 4 and 5, claiming they bore similarities to ritualistic worship.

Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan said Jakim’s research division was working with the Central Committee for Applications for Filming and Performances by Foreign Artistes (Puspal) to examine the allegations.

He stressed that artistic performances should not create confusion or misunderstanding concerning religious beliefs, morality and sensitivities.

“Firm action based on the law and facts will be taken to ensure that all performances by local and foreign artistes respect religious and cultural sensitivities, as well as public order,” he said in a Facebook post.

PAS Youth chief Sukri Omar had earlier alleged that The Weeknd’s concerts drew inspiration from a fictional civilisation whose followers worshipped machines as deities.

He also raised concerns over a dance sequence involving female performers dressed in red robes, claiming that the choreography appeared to incorporate ritualistic elements.

“Society, particularly Muslims, must play a collective role in preventing events containing such elements from being normalised in the country,” he said.

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