Coldplay concert timing deemed insensitive amid Palestine humanitarian crisis
SAIFULLAH AHMAD
IPOH - Malaysian Muslim Solidarity (Isma) has expressed concerns about the upcoming Coldplay concert scheduled for next week in Kuala Lumpur, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Palestine.
Isma's Ulama Council (Muis) Chairman Datuk Zamri Hashim urged authorities to reconsider the concert, emphasising the sensitivity of holding such an event amidst the ongoing conflict in Palestine.
"Muis believes that holding this concert at a time when our Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine are suffering immense hardship is insensitive and disrespectful," Zamri said in a statement today.
He further called on all Muslims to refrain from attending the concert and instead redirect their attention and support towards those affected by the crisis in Palestine.
"We urge all Muslims to prioritie the plight of our fellow Muslims in Palestine.
"Their suffering should be our concern, and we must extend our support in any way possible," Zamri stressed.
The Coldplay concert, scheduled for Nov 22 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, is part of the band's Music of the Spheres World Tour.
The group has a significant fan base in Malaysia, with many eagerly anticipating their performance.
