Beleaguered pub owners and musicians who have not been able to undertake live music events since March are appealing to the authorities to waive entertainment license fees and taxes amounting to over RM8,000 for the upcoming year.

Musician Brian Gomez who owns and operates Merdekarya in Petaling Jaya's Jalan Gasing area said the impact of eight long months have crippled the industry and there's no telling when it will end...