Industry group Arts, Live Events and Festivals Association (Alife) has voiced its objections to the recent imposition of a 25 percent entertainment tax by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) on all live performance events held within the city centre.

In a statement, the group said the move was both unexpected and poorly communicated, and as such, is causing significant disruptions to both ongoing and forthcoming events throughout Malaysia.

"Event organisers have received no official communication or notification from either DBKL or the Selangor state local authority, detailing the exact...