Controversial comedian Jocelyn Chia has once again made headlines with the alleged announcement of her upcoming comedy tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The show, titled the ‘Apology Tour,’ is said to feature a collaboration between Chia and American comedian Chrissie Mayr.
The news has sparked a firestorm of criticism from Malaysian netizens and extensive reporting from local news outlets.
However, there are suspicions that the tour might be a hoax intended to generate further controversy.
The ‘Apology Tour’ was apparently revealed to the public through Chrissie Mayr’s Instagram on June 20. Mayr expressed gratitude to Malaysians for their attention and announced the availability of tickets for the show.
According to the event poster, the performance is scheduled for August 26 at a venue called Live House in Kuala Lumpur.
Jocelyn Chia’s Previous Controversy
Jocelyn Chia gained notoriety among Malaysians in early June when she made jokes about the MH370 tragedy during a comedy routine.
Her comments, which many found insensitive, drew widespread criticism. Chia later clarified her intention was not to make light of the incident, but her remarks had already caused significant outrage.
Chrissie Mayr, relatively lesser-known than Chia, faced her own share of online controversy when she invited Chia as a guest on her podcast.
During the episode, Mayr and Chia made light of the MH370 incident, further aggravating the public’s anger. Mayr’s subsequent tweet, which criticized Malaysia’s sense of humor, only fueled the controversy.
She threw shots at Malaysians and said “I’m sorry that not now person in your dumb 3rd world country has a f-ing sense of humor”.
Outrage from Malaysian Netizens
Given the recent memory of Chia’s offensive remarks, Malaysian netizens swiftly expressed their outrage at the announcement of the comedy tour in Kuala Lumpur.
Comments on social media ranged from calling the duo “circus apes” to sarcastically expressing anticipation for the show.
Some users demanded that the tour be banned and the comedians be barred from entering Malaysia. The public sentiment was strong, with many Malaysians emphasizing their pride in their country and rejecting any notion of a “cheap” apology.
Amidst the backlash, some have raised suspicions that the entire announcement could be an elaborate prank designed to generate further controversy.
Given the controversial nature of both Chia and Mayr’s previous statements, it is not unreasonable to question the authenticity of the tour announcement.
However, as of now, no official confirmation or denial has been made.