PS: Still drafting Penang post, processing loads of pictures. Ops! And munching chocolates.

Just got to know that Malaysia government has decided to postpone Akon Freedom Beach Party that was scheduled to be held on the 2nd of July, this coming Thursday at Sunway Lagoon due to so-called ‘unforeseen circumstances’.

After I did a search, I found out that Chivas, an alcoholic brand was specifically blamed for this postponement as Akon is a born Muslim, and the government does not advocate drinking especially for Muslims. They are going to give free T-Shirts for concert-goer because being a topless guy in a beach party is pure wrong.

Earlier, Datuk Mohammad Mohammad Daud, deputy secretary-general of the Information, Communications and Culture Ministry held a closed-door meeting with the show promoter over the ministry’s concern that a prominent liquor brand was the official sponsor for Akon, who was born a Muslim.

“We expect every show promoter in this country to abide by our rules and regulations,” said Mohammad Daud. “We have not relaxed our restrictions on cigarette and liquor sponsorship for public events like concerts.”

The concert promoter for Akon has given an assurance that it would adhere to the ministry’s rules. “With the new date, we’ve managed to find a new sponsor,” said the spokesman.

“We’re also planning to give out T-shirts to concert goers who do not observe the dress code. It may be a beach party, but we do not want people to be skimpily dressed.”

Frankly, I think our country are nowhere to success if this kind of third-world mentality continues to linger within our authorities. This mind set will forever be third world if we’re going to worry about the F word being said in a 18+ movie or rate a movie 18SX because they lip kissed. If we’re going to make this a damn multi-racial country and expect me to respect your culture, please respect mine too.