KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 20 -- Malaysian hip hop collective 0108 Slatan have pulled out of the first-ever Boiler Room Kuala Lumpur, scheduled to take place tonight.

The decision follows a statement the group posted on Instagram yesterday, explaining that their withdrawal stems from Boiler Room's parent company, Superstruct Entertainment, being linked to private investment firm KKR.

KKR has reportedly poured significant investment into Israel, including tech and data companies as well as weapons manufacturers. The global investment giant acquired Superstruct Entertainment in June 2024.

In their statement, 0108 Slatan said the move came after taking into account concerns raised by fans, industry peers and board members, urging them to recognis...