Despite the global sensation created by South Korean artist Psy, PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has been oblivious about it and even mistook Psy for a woman.

According to a Sin Chew Daily report, yesterday he urged Psy to tutup aurat (protect modesty) when told by media that BN has invited a South Korean celebrity to perform at its Chinese New Year open house on Feb 11.

When told that Psy is a man, Nik Aziz was concerned whether the content of the songs is positive for the youngsters.

NONE The 82-year-old politician also asked reporters, “In what language does he sing?” and after being told that it is Korean, he was perplexed on why people listen to songs in a language that they do not understand.

The Kelantan menteri besar commented that it is extravagant to hire foreign performers as the resources can be used to develop local artists.

“Don’t we have many local singers? Why don’t we hire local youths? Isn’t is better to spend the money on our youths?” he asked.

Psy, or Park Jae-sang, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer and record producer, who gained global fame after his hit single ‘Gangnam Style’ featuring his horse-riding dance became a worldwide sensation.

It is estimated that the cost to invite him to perform just the hit song would easily hit RM1 million .

However, BN leaders have clarified that Psy's performance will not cost BN or the government a single sen as it will be sponsored by private companies, but the opposition and many people remained unconvinced.

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