KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- Putrajaya has no plans to implement urine tests for concertgoers as part of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb drug use at events, the Communications Ministry said yesterday.

In a Parliamentary reply to Aminolhuda Hassan (PH-Sri Gading), the ministry stated that while event organisers must comply with existing safety guidelines, mandatory drug tests are not currently under consideration.

"At present, the government has no plans to implement such tests as a condition for holding concerts," it said.

"However, the government will review the necessity and suitability of any proposals and SOP changes from time to time based on discussions with all relevant agencies and stakeholders."

The Communications Mi...