Kuala Lampur, May 2 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 - Former minister Yeo Bee Yin has defended the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) amid ongoing backlash, saying critics should not overreact and warned that excessive "moral policing" could harm Malaysia's tourism sector.

In a Facebook posting yesterday, she acknowledged the event may not appeal to everyone, including herself.

"Watching this video, I'll be the first to admit: I'm likely past my 'rave' years. Personally, I feel too old for this kind of energy, but would I ever stop it? A big no," she said, referring to a video of the RRWMF.

Yeo stressed that Malaysia's strength lies in its diversity, including the ability to host a wide range of events that cater to both local and internati...