SHAH ALAM: Investigation papers have been completed on the controversy caused by British band The 1975 during the recent Good Vibes Festival at the Sepang International Circuit.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (pic) said police have taken statements from 28 individuals including 10 from the Central Agency for Application for Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (Puspal), one organiser, and 17 complainants.
“We could not take statements from the band members as they left the country in a hurry.
“As I said earlier, we will hold the organisers responsible for the incident,” he told reporters at state police headquarters on Thursday (Aug 10).
On July 21, singer Matty Healy ranted on stage against the country’s LGBTQ laws before locking lips with bassist Ross MacDonald at the music festival.
The incident prompted organisers to pull the plug on the band’s performance and the remaining two days of the music festival were cancelled by the Communications and Digital Ministry.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay addressed claims of police inaction in apprehending The 1975, saying that the first report was lodged at 2pm on July 22, which was hours after the band had flown out of the country.
“There are those who question why the police did not act quickly. This incident occurred on July 21 at 11.30pm, and we understand that the concert was stopped soon after.
“The band then left the country the very next morning at 5.30am, so it was only six hours before they flew off.
“The report was made at 2pm, so by the time it was made, we were unable to take action because they had already left,” he said.
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