Comedian Achey Objects to Rain Rave Festival, Citing Social and Cultural Concerns

As a proud Malaysian, it is disheartening to see events like the Rain Rave festival being promoted, especially when they clash with our deeply held cultural and religious values. While the government, through Tourism Malaysia, aims to boost the economy and attract tourists, we must question the cost to our social fabric.

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Personally, I do not support at all and object to the Rain Rave program that will take place in Bukit Bintang in May.

Comedian Achey has rightly pointed out the potential for negative social impacts, a concern shared by many Malaysians. Our nation prides itself on its unique blend of cultures and traditions, and events that promote excessive public displays of water-based revelry, particularly in a prominent area like Bukit Bintang, raise serious questions about appropriateness and respect for local norms.

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In my opinion, many bad and social effects will occur.

While some may argue for the economic benefits, we at Utusan Malaysia believe that preserving our cultural identity and social harmony should take precedence. The government's endorsement, even with assurances of monitoring, seems to overlook the valid concerns raised by citizens and NGOs. We must ensure that tourism initiatives do not come at the expense of our national values and the well-being of our youth.

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I apologize if my views and stance are wrong. I am placing and voicing myself as a Muslim Malaysian because it will be related to extreme social issues and is not our culture.