Beyonce's show is off

It is learnt that the concert, which would have been the first by the sexy R&B singer in Malaysia, will not go on as planned, as many organisations are against it.

Pineapple Concert chairman Razlan Razali refused to comment but said that a statement would be issued today. The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage said it was unaware of the status of Beyonce's concert.

“We have not received any application from the organisers for her performance, so we don't know what is the present status of the concert,” said Central Committee for Filming and Performance by Foreign Artiste (Puspal) chief assistant secretary Siti Zaleha Baba.
However, in the last few weeks, rumours had been rife that the concert was called off as Beyonce had apparently refused to adhere to the government's dress code.

Beyonce is not the first international artiste to have been told to abide by the dress code. Earlier last month, pop star Gwen Stefani was also asked to tone down her dressing.

Despite initial protests from some groups, Stefani's concert went on and the singer performed wearing leotards and less revealing outfits.