Government Pulls Support Over After-Party Booking
MDEC confirmed the split in a LinkedIn post this week. “MDEC has withdrawn its support for Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026,” the agency wrote, directing organizers to strip its name, logo, and the Minister of Digital’s image from all event materials.
Criticism built fast across Malaysian social media. One post from crypto page Bicara Krypto drew over 1,200 reactions and 500 shares, questioning why a government-linked Web3 event featured a performer tied to adult content.
Organizers Apologize, Event Proceeds
MYBW organizers apologized on July 27 and pulled promotional materials tied to the booking. Neither MDEC’s statement nor the organizer’s apology confirmed whether Ms Pui Yi’s performance was actually canceled.
Official Statement from Malaysia Blockchain Week
Malaysia Blockchain Week has issued an official statement regarding recent matter.
We sincerely apologise for the concern caused and reaffirm our commitment to upholding the professionalism, integrity and values expected of… pic.twitter.com/AXHP7fZTWX
— MY Blockchain Week (@MalaysiaBCW) July 26, 2026
Numbers show the stakes involved. Malaysia Blockchain Week launched in 2024 and has grown into the country’s flagship Web3 gathering, running two full days at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur this year, July 29 through 30.
Our sources following the story note the after-party remains scheduled for July 30 at ING Livehouse KL, separate from the main conference venue. Ms Pui Yi previously said in April 2025 that she had removed all adult content from her platforms before shifting toward music and entertainment work.
Cultural tension sits at the center of this episode. Malaysia continues pitching itself as a regional blockchain and crypto hub, even as conservative pushback against sexualized entertainment remains a persistent fault line in the Muslim-majority country.
