PETALING JAYA: The organisers of the Pinkfish Countdown 2024 festival have pledged to fully cooperate with authorities over the deaths of four people who attended the event in Bandar Sunway on Tuesday night.
In a statement to the media, they expressed their condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, assuring the public of their commitment to supporting investigations into the matter.
According to the statement, the Pinkfish Management said: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident following Pinkfish Countdown 2024 which resulted in the loss of four lives.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the four individuals during this difficult time.
"As the event organiser, we are fully committed to cooperating with the authorities to ensure a thorough investigation into the incident, and took note of the Royal Malaysian Police’s (PDRM) confirmation that these deaths occurred outside the event’s premises.
"The safety and well-being of our attendees, staff and surrounding community have always been our highest priority, and we are working closely with the relevant agencies to provide the necessary support to those impacted, including families of the deceased.
"While we await the outcome of the full investigations into this incident, we wish to reassure the public that every precaution has been taken to ensure the safety of our events, including Pinkfish Countdown 2024.
"These measures include, among others, the presence of more than 100 police officers and the deployment of trained security personnel and K9 units at all entrance points. Our deepest condolences, once again, to the families and loved ones of the deceased."
The organiers also said that the safety and well-being of attendees, staff, and the surrounding community was always their top priority.
The organisers also emphasised that every precaution had been taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for attendees.
In addition to cooperating with the authorities, the event organisers are working closely with relevant agencies to provide assistance to the families affected by the tragedy.
While the full details of the incident are still under investigation, the organisers urged patience and understanding as the authorities work to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed the deaths yesterday, based on reports lodged by Universiti Malaya Medical Centre regarding the four deaths.
The deaths have been classified as sudden death, with Hussein saying that the cause of death was pending laboratory test results.
