Organisers of a concert featuring Indian singer SP Balasubrahmanyam (photo) had agreed to bring forward the timing of his show on Aug 31 as a condition for approval of their permit application, said the government agency in charge of foreign artistes performances here.

The Central Agencies Committee for Applications for Filming and Performances by Foreign Artistes (Puspal) said the decision was reached after concert organiser Raaghav Production's appeal against an initial rejection based on advise from the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) that the applicant should change the date which coincides with the Muslim New Year or Awal Muharram.