Kissing at concert cancels music festival
Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend, singer Matt Healy, kissed bassist Ross MacDonald on the lips at the Good Vibes Music Festival. This move by the singer got the group banned by the Malaysian government, which is known for its strict anti-gay policies.
In Malaysia, where homosexuality is a crime, offenders are punishable by imprisonment. LGBTI people in the country are regularly discriminated against by the authorities, while human rights groups have warned of growing intolerance.
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Last year, 18 people were arrested in Malaysia for attending the LGBTI community’s Halloween party. Those accused of homosexuality are sentenced to prison and flogging.
Malaysia goes to the polls for local elections next month. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s progressive coalition, targeted by Islamists, will compete against the conservative alliance. Enver İbrahim, on the other hand, says that Islamic rules will increase the effect of criticism and will not allow LGBTI rights.