KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal to make drug urine screening mandatory for concert attendees in Selangor is still in its early stages and has not been thoroughly discussed, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Fahmi, who is also the unity government spokesperson, said that the proposal required careful consideration at the state level by the Selangor government.
"I believe the Selangor state government will review this matter as it involves multiple parties, including local councils," he told reporters after officiating the International Regulatory Conference 2025 here, today.
He added, "There are several aspects to consider, such as compliance with the law and police procedures."
Fahmi said he had requested the Arts, Live Festivals, and Events Association to communicate its concerns formally to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and himself for review.
The minister highlighted the importance of balancing event organisation with attendee safety.
"I have asked them to notify me, and we will review it," he said.
The proposal follows an incident at the New Year's Eve PinkFish concert in Subang Jaya, where four attendees allegedly died from ecstasy overdoses, and three others fell ill.
State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim had recently announced plans to recommend drug screening as a standard operating procedure (SOP) for concert-goers to prevent similar tragedies.
Ng said that the guidelines for concerts in Selangor were being reviewed to address the risks of drug-related incidents.