Cat Farish loses RM100,000 after third‑party fraud
Singer Cat Farish has incurred a financial loss of RM100,000 after a business associate absconded with rental fees collected from vendors at the Da Bomb Festival held in late May last year. The 52-year-old artist, whose…
Source: Utusan Malaysia · Harian Metro · September 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM · AI-assisted report
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TGV KLCC, 26 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
Singer Cat Farish has incurred a financial loss of RM100,000 after a business associate absconded with rental fees collected from vendors at the Da Bomb Festival held in late May last year.
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The 52-year-old artist, whose real name is Farish Ramli, stated that the individual, who acted as an intermediary, failed to remit the payments and has since disappeared, leaving the event organizers to bear the burden of the debt and the complaints of affected traders.
The incident occurred during the festival period at the end of May of the previous year, where the intermediary was responsible for collecting rent from sellers. Cat Farish explained that while the specific intent of the individual to steal the money is not definitively proven, the funds were never returned. Consequently, the organizers have continued to face criticism and abuse from the merchants who did not receive their expected payments or settlements.
The total loss sustained by the team has reached RM100,000.
Cat Farish disclosed that the person involved is a close acquaintance who had previously collaborated with him on other events. He noted that the relationship was not new, describing the individual as a friend who regularly assisted in organizing events. However, the friendship has ended due to the disappearance of the associate.
Cat Farish stated that he no longer considers the individual a friend and expressed that if he were to encounter the person, he would take them to court.
In addition to the missing rental fees, Cat Farish mentioned that the individual also deceived the team regarding the proceeds from clothing sales. However, he clarified that this specific aspect of the fraud was unrelated to the core dispute because the organizers had never agreed to a partnership arrangement concerning the sale of those items. The primary grievance remains the unremitted rental income from the festival vendors.
The singer revealed that he has handed the matter over to his lawyers to pursue legal action. He admitted to being wary and cautious about future collaborations with known individuals following this experience. Cat Farish emphasized the significant impact of the loss, noting that RM100,000 is a substantial amount that could have been used for various purposes.
He shared that the incident has affected his career trajectory, stating that he had considered leaving the singing industry to focus on business and event management.
Cat Farish made these remarks while attending the screening of the artificial intelligence-themed film, Siluman: Dendam Harimau Jadian, at TGV KLCC. He confirmed that the case has been with legal counsel for some time, as the individual remains untraceable. The singer’s statement highlights the risks involved in informal business partnerships within the entertainment and event management sector in Malaysia.
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