Psy asking for RM1.5 million, claims MP

According to an opposition MP close to the South Korean business industry, South Korean pop sensation Psy has offered a 'fixed price' of US$500,000 (or RM1.5 million) to perform his hit song 'Oppa Gangnam Style' at Penang BN's Chinese New Year open house.

Although Psy had previously announced that he would not perform the song again, it is one of BN's requirements for the RM1.5 million deal, claimed Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi from DAP.

Ooi (left) told Sin Chew Daily that his sources revealed to him that under the deal, Psy would perform three songs at the most but 'Oppa Gangnam Style' is definitely on the list.

The Chinese daily reported that Ooi is close to South Korean telecommunication companies, plastic surgery hospitals and other business industries.

The Korean company responsible for Psy's performance is Seoul-based YG Entertainment founded by Yang Hyun-suk, said Ooi.

He confirmed the earlier statements by BN leaders that the performance is sponsored by the private sector, but said the claim by Penang BN Youth chief Oh Tong Keong that Psy was invited to join Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak as his guest was laughable.

"The cronies will foot the bill, but what benefits the cronies will gain is interesting. Since it is going to be sponsored by businessmen, (BN should) come clean on who they are," he was quoted as saying.

Ooi also pointed out that BN has overlooked the meaning of the song 'Oppa Gangnam Style' which is a satirical jab at the prodigal lifestyle of upper class South Koreans.