Malaysian Crypto Event Removes DJ Ms Pui Yi After Public Outcry
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Malaysian Crypto Event Removes DJ Ms Pui Yi After Public Outcry
- Malaysia Blockchain Week removed influencer and DJ Siew Pui Yi from its after-party lineup on July 28, 2026, following backlash over her past adult content and the event's association with government branding.
- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Ministry of Digital withdrew their support for the event, directing organizers to remove all related branding, after public criticism arose on July 27, 2026.
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Malaysia Blockchain Week (MYBW) announced on July 28, 2026, that influencer and DJ Siew Pui Yi, widely known as Ms Pui Yi, would no longer be performing at the event’s official after-party. This decision came after significant public backlash regarding her past involvement in adult content and the presence of government branding associated with the blockchain conference.
The controversy escalated when the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Ministry of Digital publicly withdrew their support for MYBW on July 27, 2026. MDEC explicitly directed the organizers to remove all materials bearing the name, logo, or image of the agency, the Ministry of Digital, and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. They clarified that neither the agency nor the ministry had any role in planning, approving, or promoting the after-party or selecting its guests.
Social media users, particularly a crypto-focused Malaysian account named Bicara Krypto, had questioned the appropriateness of featuring an influencer known for adult content at a professional event that also carried government endorsements. Critics highlighted the tension between Malaysia’s ambition to be a regional technology hub and the conservative scrutiny of provocative entertainment in the Muslim-majority nation.
Ms Pui Yi, who has millions of followers across various platforms, had previously announced in December 2022 that she would cease creating adult content to focus on her music career. She further stated in April 2025 that she had removed all previous adult content from her subscription platform. Despite this, her past continued to be a point of contention, leading to her removal from the MYBW after-party lineup.