MALAYSIAN musicians expected more from the Pakatan Harapan government, but instead things have taken a nosedive and they seem to be paying a huge price for this.



We are seeing more foreigners taking jobs from our local musicians in entertainment venues across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Although numerous letters have been written to the press about this, there has been little or no action taken. Where do our musicians need to go to be heard?



Some of these foreigners marry (marriage of convenience) and abuse the system. Why is no action being taken against them? Why are some foreigners with refugee status, student and tourist visa allowed to perform regularly in entertainment venues? Where are the law enforcers who should be checking this obvious flouting of the law?



It looks like anyone from any part of the world can just walk in and will be given a licence to perform in our entertainment outlets. Will our musicians be allowed the same in their countries without proper documentation?



Where are the laws that protect our local talents, the unique talents that tourists who travel to Malaysia want to experience?



We have foreigners performing in hotels, clubs and pubs, and their number is increasing. We now have foreigners acting as agents to promote their kinsmen in our local clubs and pubs. Why is this happening when Malaysia has ample talent? Why should these foreigners take up jobs in a majority of these venues while our local talents are left busking in the streets, getting scraps from the table? Where have we gone wrong?



LIVE MUSIC FOLLOWER



Seri Kembangan, Selangor





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