Why is Malaysian entertainment industry (esp. Clubs, Discos, Karaoke Lounges, Bars, and Pubs etc.) in thereat?
As Malaysia is a Muslim country, the Authorities enforce a 3 am closure ruling for nightspots in Kuala Lumpur city areas, while clubs and pubs in urban areas in the surrounding area of residential estates have to close at 1 am. Occasionally, the police will conduct raids on random places to check for illegal drugs, prostitution and other vices of society. Sometimes, the severity of raids can affect the reputation and business of a club, causing it an early downfall. Many nightspots have a short lifespan of a few years, as the clubbing crowd of Kuala Lumpurcan be influenced quickly by the advanced and newer establishments; effectively bankrupting the old ones. But there are some that have stayed and preserved, notably in established areas such as Bangsar and Hartamas. Besides these, Malaysian society is deeply rooted by culture. It cannot digest these sorts of activities. Use of maximum alcoholic beverages and exploitation of women in the name of the bars, clubs, discos, etc is considered bad in the Malaysian context.So, these sorts of entertainment industry should have to compete in highly risky environment which is more competitive too.Is it good for a Muslim country like Malaysia to encourage these sorts of activities? Now we are in the 21st century world. Should this issue be considered as bad or this industry should be encouraged to uplift the economy of the country?
