AFF Cup: I have no problem postponing my concert, says Jay Chou

KUALA LUMPUR: After various parties voice their dissatisfaction, Taiwanese singer Jay Chou on Friday announce that he is ready to postpone his concert at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on January 15.

In an update on his Instagram story, the lyricist, actor and television personality said the postponement could be done if Malaysia’s football fans informed the respective sports association and stadium management about the matter.

"Malaysian football fans, I know you take football seriously. I can cooperate and postpone the concert, no problem.

"The important thing is that you have to tell the football association or the organisers of your place whether they allow me to postpone the concert.

"I have no problem with that, I just want to sing for my fans. I just hope that when people come to see my concert, they come with a happy heart," he said in the statement posted.

Earlier, national football supporters expressed their dissatisfaction when 21,000 seats at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium had to be vacated to make way for Chou's concert stage installation work.

As of Thursday, 59,000 tickets for Malaysia's semi-final against Thailand scheduled to take place on Saturday were sold out.

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the installation of the stage structure at the concert location was pre-ordered by the organisers in March 2019 and it was impossible to make changes considering that it also involved a large number of crew.

Yeoh also stressed that she should not abuse her power as a minister to rectify the matter due to the situation. - AWANI