Did the Rain Rave Water Festival face any opposition?

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The Rain Rave Water Festival faced backlash from more conservative politicians.
The Rain Rave Water Festival held on Labour Day generated an estimated RM320.4 million in overall tourism revenue, but it also drew opposition in the form of backlash from more conservative politicians. The Tourism Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, told Parliament that this backlash was the main form of pushback the event received.
Backlash came from more conservative politicians
The opposition was described as coming primarily from more conservative politicians. This backlash was highlighted as the key resistance the festival encountered during its run.
The festival still attracted close to half a million visitors
Despite the backlash, the festival drew close to half a million visitors across all seven states where it was held. It took place concurrently in Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu, Johor, Melaka, Kedah, Pahang and Labuan.
Tourism revenue estimates were reported to Parliament
Tiong King Sing said the event generated an estimated RM320.4 million in overall tourism revenue. He also stated that revenue from six states totalled some RM71 million, with estimates indicating a total contribution of RM370 million to the economy.

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