Malaysia's government withdrew support for the crypto event last week after organizers promoted an after party featuring local influencer Siew Pui Yi as a DJ guest, according to Cointelegraph and the South China Morning Post.
Malaysia Blockchain Week lost official government support last week after its organizers used an after-party promotion featuring local influencer Siew Pui Yi as a DJ guest, according to Cointelegraph and the South China Morning Post. The episode highlights how crypto industry events can run into political and reputational pressure when marketing tactics collide with official sensitivities. Siew Pui Yi is described as a local influencer with 22 million Instagram followers and substantial adult content on OnlyFans (subscription content platform).