KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian authorities have reversed their decision to cancel a concert by Canadian pop-rock star Avril Lavigne, saying Saturday that she can perform next week despite complaints her act is "too sexy."
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministry sparked an outcry among music fans when it decided earlier this week not to permit Lavigne's show. The ministry said then that the show was unsuitable for Malaysian culture and could not be held on Aug. 29, two days ahead of independence day, because it might disrupt patriotic celebrations.
The ministry's secretary-general, Muzahet Masruri, said Saturday that authorities decided after talks with the concert organizers that Lavigne "can do the show" next week, even though the government would still have preferred a different date.Muzahet declined to give a specific reason for the decision, but he said organizers told the government that they had already sold thousands of tickets and that the cancellation could hurt tourism.
Good news! Fabulous news! My dear readers, Avril Lavigne's is back to live in Malaysia! Finally, Malaysian government becomes reasonable and rational. Bravo Malaysia! This is the most fantastic gift for Malaysian teenagers just in time, just before Hari Merdeka (Independent Day).
31st of August is Malaysia's Independent Day, fellow readers!
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