Government taking action to restrict resale of concert tickets
Last Friday, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching chaired a meeting to address the growing issue of concert ticket scalping, particularly at high-profile international events[6][7]. The meeting was held in Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru, during the press conference for the Madani MSME Digital Grant Festival 2025[1].
The issue came to light recently when fans of My Chemical Romance were unable to secure tickets to their concert in Kuala Lumpur scheduled for April 30 next year[2]. scalpers were found on social media platforms selling these tickets at exorbitant prices, with one scalper offering a Zone C category ticket worth RM499 for RM6,000[1].
The Communications Ministry, in collaboration with event organizers, ticketing companies, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), are working together to find effective solutions to this problem[3][4][5]. They have been studying examples from countries with anti-scalping laws to inform proposed measures[3][4][5].
Last month's scalping of My Chemical Romance concert tickets is not an isolated incident. High-profile international concerts, such as those by K-pop star G-Dragon, have also been affected by this issue[2].
The review process is ongoing, and the possibility of introducing a bill to tackle the problem has been discussed[1][2][3][4][5]. Teo has engaged with all parties involved to find a solution to the issue and ensure that fans have a fair chance to secure tickets to their favourite events at reasonable prices.
- The Communications Ministry, in collaboration with event organizers, ticketing companies, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), are also scrutinizing similar instances of sports ticket scalping, aiming to introduce stringent laws to balance the entertainment industry in Malaysia, just like the measures they have been studying from countries with anti-scalping laws.
- To level the playing field further, Teo Nie Ching, the Deputy Communications Minister, plans to extend the proposed anti-scalping legislation to encompass not only the music industry but also high-profile sports events in Malaysia, ensuring fans alike have equal opportunities to enjoy International concerts and live sports at reasonable costs.
