The 1975 banned from performing in Malaysia after Matt Healy kisses male bandmate on stage
Muslim-majority country, where homosexuality is a crime punishable by 20 years in prison.On Saturday, the festival organisers announced the whole event had been cancelled as a result of Healy's "controversial conduct and remarks".The statement said government had "underlined its unwavering stance against any parties that challenge, ridicule, or contravene Malaysian laws".Other bands due to play over the weekend were The Strokes, who had been Sunday's headline act, The Kid Laroi and Ty Dollar $ign.It comes after Healy hit out at the Malaysian government's stance on LGBT rights in a profanity-strewn speech to the festival audience.
Beth Rigby Interviews... Iain Anderson Rishi Sunak apologises to LGBT veterans for armed forces ban as report reveals 'horrific' historical treatment Swatch: Watchmaker sues Malaysian government for seizing rainbow Pride watches In footage posted on social media, he said the band had considered pulling out of the show but did not want to disappoint their fans.He said: "I made a mistake.
