Kuala Lumpur
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| Local time | Monday 12:15 |
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| Weather | 30°C, Wind SW at 0 km/h, 73% Humidity |
| Postal code | 50000 to 60000 |
| Population | 1. 808 million (2017) |
| Granted city status | 1 February 1972 |
| Area code | 03 |
| Did you know | Kuala Lumpur is the largest city / town in Malaysia by total population (1,588,750). |
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| ID | 945435 |
About Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. The towers also offer a public skybridge and observation deck. The city is also home to British colonial-era landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
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Matty Healy: 1975 show ended in Malaysia after singer attacks anti-LGBT laws
By Matt MurphyBBC News
British indie band The 1975 have Cut Short a gig in Malaysia, claiming officials ordered them off stage for breaching the country's anti-LGBT laws.
The Incident occurred as The Band were headlining the Good Vibes Festival in the capital Kuala Lumper on Friday.
During The Set , singer Matty Healy launched a lengthy attack on the country's anti-LGBT laws, before kissing Bass Player Ross Macdonald .
Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia and punishable by 20 years in prison.
In footage shared online, Healy could be seen telling The Crowd in a profanity laden speech that The Band 's decision to appear in Malaysia had been a " mistake".
" When we were booking shows, I wasn't looking into it, " Healy said. " I don't see the [expletive] point, right, I do not see The Point of inviting The 1975 to a country And Then telling us who we can have sex with. "
" Unfortunately you don't get a Set of loads of uplifting songs because I'm [expletive] furious, " the frontman continued. " And that's not fair on you, because you're not representative of your government. Because you're Young People , and I'm sure a lot of you are gay and progressive and cool. "
Healy and MacDonald then kissed as The Band played The Song I Like America & America Likes Me.
Soon After - just 30 Minutes into The Set - Healy and The Band walked off stage, with The Singer telling The Audience : " Alright, we just got banned from Kuala Lumpur , see you later. "
A source close to The 1975 confirmed The Incident to The Bbc .
" Matty has a long-time record of advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and The Band wanted to stand up for their LGBTQ+ fans and community, " The Source said on Friday Night .
In a short statement to local media, festival organisers said The Band 's Set was stopped due to " non-compliance with local performance guidelines".
" Good Vibes Festival has always been dedicated to providing enjoyable music experiences, and we sincerely appreciate your continued support, " The Statement added. " Good Vibes Festival 2023 will proceed as scheduled, and we eagerly anticipate your presence on Saturday and Sunday. "
Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil hit out at The Band 's performance on Twitter, calling it " very disrespectful". He added that he had contacted festival organisers and asked them to provide a full report.
Healy has previously used appearances On Stage to highlight anti-LGBT laws.
In 2019 he invited a male fan On Stage during a gig in The Incident attracted criticism in the country, where homosexuality is punishable by 10 Years imprisonment.
Posting on Twitter After The Show , Healy quipped: " Thank You Dubai you were so amazing. I don't think we'll be allowed back due To My 'behaviour' but know that I Love You and I wouldn't have done anything differently given the chance again. "
Other performers at the Good Vibes Festival include The Strokes , Dermot Kennedy and Ty Dollar $ign.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
