He cited the Songkran Festival organised in Kedah on April 18, saying it was also held on a large scale with water-splashing activities involving fire hoses.

“I want to ask, why were there no objections when this happened in Kedah? Isn’t the Kedah state government led by PAS?” he asked.

“Why were there no calls for the menteri besar to resign? Why must this issue be politicised?”

The event has drawn objections from various quarters, with Selangor PAS Youth chief Sukri Omar saying it did not reflect Malaysian identity, while Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh questioned why it was not shelved under the government’s austerity measures.

Federal territories Islamic religious department director Hanifuddin Rosan said the festival might lead to moral harm and undermine societal values, noting that entertainment is not banned in Islam, but must comply with syurak guidelines.

The festival, which runs from today until May 2, is co-organised by Tourism Malaysia and The Fame, a brand innovation company, as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

The three-day programme features a mix of international DJs, as well as Malaysian acts such as Joe Flizzow, Dolla, De Fam and Mimifly.

According to Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus, about 500 personnel have been deployed to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow at the event.

Fadil also warned attendees to keep themselves safe and stay clear of unlawful activities, including drug abuse or immoral conduct.