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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

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.

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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.

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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.

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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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’.

Al Jazeera

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 Independent UK

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 Hindu

‘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 Guardian - UK

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…

The Hindu

‘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

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.

Al Jazeera

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Swatch sues Malaysia over seizure of LGBTQ pride watches

Swiss watchmaker says in lawsuit watches ‘not in any way capable of causing any disruption to public order or morality’.

The Hindu

Commonly-found cicada species sheds its foreign tag to embrace an Indian identity

Corrected identity of South Indian cicada species, Purana cheeveeda, formerly mistaken for Malaysian species. Research team led by Kalesh Sadasivan found differences in male genitalia & operculum. Possibility of cicadas being geographically & attitudinally restricted, implying high degree of endemism. Study strengthens possibility of cicadas being restricted, indicating deteriorating quality…

Al Jazeera

Malaysia’s Anwar talks Tesla, Starlink with Elon Musk

Anwar Ibrahim says carmaker will establish headquarters in state of Selangor later this year.

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MBP Eyeing Malaysian Launch Through MForce Bike Holdings

MBP, or Moto Bologna Passione, is expected to make its Malaysian debut under MForce Bike Holdings at the Kuala Lumpur Bike Show 2023.

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No hurdles in Pakistan’s presence for Asian Champions Trophy, says Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Pakistan's participation in Asian Champions Trophy hockey is certain, with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur indicating no government hurdles. India, Pakistan, Korea, Malaysia, Japan and China will compete in the tournament in Chennai, with the trophy touring India to promote the event. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and former India stars…

The Hindu

Hawker Chan’s journey from a Singapore street stall to Michelin Star

Chef Chan Hon Meng changed the fate of hawkers and street food vendors when he received a Michelin star for his stall in Singapore in 2016. He learnt the original recipe for the famous sticky soya sauce from a Hong Kong chef and developed a new recipe with influences from…

Newsroom.co.nz

What happens when things get too hot to handle?

Hotter, drier conditions associated with El Niño can be detrimental to our health. These tips may help, write Azliyana Azhari and Raksha Pandya-Wood.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia seeks to revive high-speed rail line

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is seeking proposals from private companies to develop a high-speed railway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, reviving a multi-billion-dollar project called off more than two years ago.

The Hindu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discusses strengthening of bilateral ties with Malaysia's top leadership

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Malaysia’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and held talks on a wide range of issues to further deepen bilateral defence and strategic ties.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia PM to meet virtually with Elon Musk by week’s end

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will hold a virtual meeting Tesla Inc’s Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk by the end of this week, according to Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz.

The Guardian - UK

Med Salleh Kopitiam, London: ‘Good things happen here’ – restaurant review

Sauces and syrups at this Malaysian restaurant make for a mighty mess – but in the very best way

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