KUALA LUMPUR, October 5 — Indonesian rock band Radja might have been traumatised by death threats in an incident in Johor Bahru involving the performers however they’re able to rock their Malaysian followers in an upcoming November live performance.
Frontman Ian Kasela mentioned that though the episode left them traumatised, the band is maintaining a optimistic mindset and attempting to focus on their Malaysian followers.
Describing it as an ‘unlucky occasion’, he mentioned “It’s true that the incident has disturbed us however we see Malaysia as our second residence and why would we’ve to go away our second residence.
“The miscommunication didn’t come from Radja’s aspect however it was between them (the JB organisers) internally. So we try to maneuver on from it.”
Ian mentioned they dismissed it an remoted occasion as they’ve been performing in Malaysia since 2005 with none issues earlier than that.
He nevertheless mentioned they’ve taken vital precaution steps with their administration for future occasions and will likely be extra skilled sooner or later.
“Our administration staff will likely be extra lively in speaking and we are going to strive our greatest to keep away from doing enterprise with middlemen after this.
“If any organisers sooner or later who wish to get in contact with us, please do it instantly, no extra middlemen,” Ian mentioned, including that they’re nonetheless wanting ahead to doing extra exhibits in Malaysia sooner or later.
Ian Kasela (left) mentioned the band continues to be wanting ahead to performing in Malaysia as they see Malaysia as their second residence. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
In the incident, an occasion administration firm proprietor pleaded not responsible on the Johor Bahru Magistrate’s Court to a cost of creating death threats in opposition to members of Radja on March 11.
CS Muremthiram, 37, was charged with felony intimidation by threatening to kill band members Ian Kasela, 49; Seno Aji Wibowo, 43; and Mouldyanshah Mulyadi, 49; with the intention of inflicting them alarm.
The accused is alleged to have dedicated the offence within the backstage room of the Larkin Arena Stadium.
The case was investigated below Section 506 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.
Organiser of their upcoming KL date Orange Entertainment International founder Datuk Fadzli Idrus mentioned Radja’s mentioned that he felt it’s the proper time to convey the band back to be able to clear the air.
“What actually occurred was only a misunderstanding internally and it was not from Radja’s aspect.
“Since then, there have been stories saying that Radja wouldn’t wish to come to Malaysia once more however it’s not like that. The band continues to be open to return and carry out right here.
“Plus because of this I really feel it’s the fitting time to convey them back as a result of if we wait any longer, it’ll solely additional tarnish our picture.”
Orange Entertainment International founder Datuk Fadzli Idrus on the ‘Live in Concert Radja’ press convention in KL. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Radja will likely be performing on November 12 for their Live in Concert Radja going down on the Mega Star Arena in Sungei Wang Plaza.
The two-hour live performance can even function a particular visitor look by native rock queen Ella.
Tickets for the live performance are actually on sale with ticketing costs beginning from RM168 to RM528.
For extra data on the occasion, click on right here.
