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Matty Healy & The 1975 Could Be Facing Legal Action Over Same-Sex Kiss At Malaysian Festival

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy could be facing legal action after he shared an on-stage smooch with the band’s bass player Ross MacDonald during the Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia, effectively cancelling the remainder of the festival. The cancellation of the festival was not only devastating to punters who missed…

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 26, 2023

Matty Healy is not a ‘white saviour’ for showing solidarity with Malaysia’s LGBTQ+ people

The Kuala Lumpur regime will be delighted that the focus is on the 1975, rather than the human rights abuses the band condemned, says activist Peter Tatchell

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023

Malaysian Fans Welcome Tesla's Official Launch In The Country

Tesla officially enters the Malaysian market after hosting a launch event at Pavilion KL, a high-end shopping mall located in Kuala Lumpur.

InsideEVs · Jul 25, 2023

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Malaysia’s gay community fears backlash after Matty Healy’s outburst

The 1975 singer’s onstage condemnation of homophobic laws has angered conservatives and left some LGBTQ+ people uneasy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023

Honda Presents The Sporty Vario 160 Repsol Limited Edition In Malaysia

In Malaysia, Boon Siew Honda has released the sporty Vario 160 in a special Repsol Limited Edition limited to just 2,000 units.

RideApart · Jul 24, 2023

Matty Healy same-sex kiss in Malaysia sparks concern among local LGBT+ activists

Some activists warned that The 1975 frontman’s actions would generate a backlash against the local LGBT+ community

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Why Matty Healy’s Stunt In Malaysia To ‘Support’ The LGBTQIA+ Community Was Actually So Fkd Up

"Matty becoming a raging drunkard to preach a word salad is peak performative bullshit."

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 24, 2023

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The 1975's show stopped in Malaysia after onstage kiss

The British pop rock band The 1975 had its set at a Malaysian music festival cut short on Friday night after frontman Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate onstage and criticised the country's anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24, 2023

The 1975 cancel two Asian shows after Malaysia LGBT+ controversy

Frontman Matty Healy had been at the Good Vibes Festival on Friday when he made a speech about homosexuality.

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2023

The 1975 cancels its shows in Jakarta and Taipei after band's same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia

British pop rock band The 1975 has announced it was canceling its shows in Jakarta and Taipei after the Malaysian government cut short a music festival, a day before, as the band’s lead singer slammed the country’s anti-gay laws and kissed a male bandmate during their performance

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

Matty Healy pokes fun at Malaysia controversy with dismissive response to festival cancellation

Event was ordered to stop after musician kissed male bandmate on stage

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

The 1975 cancel more Asia shows after Matt Healy’s same-sex kiss onstage in Malaysia

‘Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, it is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows’

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

Matty Healy Got A Whole Festival Cancelled In Malaysia After He Kissed His Bandmate On Stage

"Matty pulling that stunt actively endangers [queer activism] efforts," said a fan.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 23, 2023

Malaysia's government cancels festival after The 1975's Matty Healy kisses a bandmate

The lead singer of The 1975 disparaged Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ laws, saying he regretted agreeing to perform in the country.

WEKU · Jul 22, 2023

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Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2023

Malaysian festival cancelled after The 1975 protest with kiss on the stage

Other acts such as Australian singer-songwriter The Kid Laroi and American rock band The Strokes had been due to play over the weekend.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Malaysia cuts short music fest after British band slams anti-gay laws, singer kisses male bandmate

Malaysia’s government has cut short a music festival after the lead singer of British band The 1975 slammed the country’s anti-gay laws and kissed a male bandmate during their performance

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023

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

Singer’s protest kiss with bandmate and criticism of anti-homosexuality law leads to ban and festival cancellation

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Malaysia bans The 1975 and calls Matt Healy ‘extremely rude’ after shutting down gig over same-sex kiss

Healy ‘has a long-time record of advocating for the LGBTQ+ community’, says source close to band

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Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2023

Pop band The 1975’s set stopped in Malaysia after onstage kiss

Good Vibes festival organisers said 1975’s set was stopped due to ‘non-compliance with local performance guidelines’.

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Denise Welch supports son Matty Healy who says The 1975 are ‘banned’ in Malaysia following LGBT+ rant

LGBT+ people face severe discrimination in Malaysia where homosexuality is forbidden

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Enjoy the flavours of Malaysia at the Park Hyatt Chennai

Chef Asaari's Malaysian food festival at Mr. Ong, Park Hyatt Chennai offers a vivid and refreshing salad with sour notes, curries galore, desserts like Kuih Ketayap and a special A la carte menu. With 15 years of experience, Chef Asaari has brought authentic Malaysian flavours to India. Enjoy a trip…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

‘It’s a huge sign of progress’: the battle to decriminalise suicide

In at least 17 countries, suicide remains a criminal offence – a ‘huge barrier’ to mental health care. As Ghana becomes one of four countries to overturn its law in a year, others could follow

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Malaysia honours Kanthapuram with Hijra Award

Malaysia honours Sunni leader Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliar with its highest civilian award, the Hijra Award. The award, instituted in 2008, is given to Islamic scholars from around the world for their contributions to world peace and camaraderie. Mr. Kanthapuram is the first Indian to receive the award. Malaysian Prime Minister…

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023

‘So proud’: Heba Saadieh, the first Palestinian World Cup referee

Saadieh tells Al Jazeera about the ups and downs she’s faced on her way to officiating in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023

Malaysia charges politician with sedition over sultan remarks

Muhammad Sanusi MD Nor pleads not guilty, accuses government of stifling free speech as regional elections loom.

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