Nga said the government is firm with its stance to welcome the band to perform in Malaysia as scheduled in November.

“If PAS does not like Coldplay, then simple – don’t buy their concert tickets. That’s all, but don’t stop Coldplay fans from attending their concert,” he told reporters at a Hari Raya event here today.

Nga also said other international artistes like Adele and Taylor Swift are welcome to perform in Malaysia.

“This is because we know that it’s not just about the performances, but such acts can help spur economic growth,” he said, adding that the effect is big.

He said Coldplay’s concert is in line with the government’s aspirations to make Kuala Lumpur a metropolitan city with entertainment and performances.

Coldplay’s philosophy is aligned with the ministry’s initiatives to clean up the environment, he said, citing an initiative in 2021 when the rock band sponsored a watercraft to remove plastic trash from Malaysian rivers.

Nga also said he wished to introduce the band members to Malaysian delicacies such as nasi lemak, nasi kerabu, roti canai and yong tau foo so that they may promote the country to tourists.

“Don’t forget that 2025 is Visit Malaysia Year. We have to start (promoting the country) from now, therefore we will definitely welcome them,” he said.

Yesterday, PAS central working committee member Nasrudin Hassan urged the government to cancel Coldplay’s concert, claiming that it would encourage “hedonism and deviant cultures” in the country.

In a Facebook post, Nasrudin attached pictures of Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin, holding up the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) flag at a concert in London.

Coldplay had announced their highly anticipated return to Asia with a run of stadium shows in November as part of their record-breaking “Music of the Spheres” world tour.