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Jane Clinton and Tobi Thomas

Malaysia bans the 1975 after Matty Healy defies anti-LGBTQ+ laws with stage kiss

Matty Healy on stage with the 1975 in Glasgow in July 2023
Matty Healy on stage with the 1975 in Glasgow earlier this month. On stage in Kuala Lumpur, Healy said it was a mistake to perform in Malaysia. Photograph: Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns

The English band the 1975 have been banned from performing in Malaysia after their lead singer criticised the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws on stage.

The group, fronted by Matty Healy, were playing at the Good Vibes festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

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