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Malaysian blockchain conference
Coverage of Malaysian blockchain conference in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysia crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi as DJ after backlash over adult-content past
A major Malaysian blockchain conference has removed Siew Pui Yi, an influencer with a past in adult content, as the headline DJ for its after-party after the country’s digital economy agency withdrew support. The decision reflects a cultural conflict in Muslim-majority Malaysia between promoting technology and crypto hubs and conservative views on sexualized entertainment.