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Matty Healy's onstage kiss with male bandmate sparks controversy in Malaysia
English singer Matty Healy`s onstage kiss with male bandmate at a music festival in Malaysia sparks controversy and protest due to the country`s strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
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Matty Healy made headlines during a recent performance at the Good Vibes music festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In an act of protest against Malaysia`s strict anti-LGBT laws, Healy kissed his male bandmate, bassist Ross MacDonald, onstage. The moment was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, sparking discussions and drawing attention to the country`s laws and policies surrounding LGBTQ+ rights.
Before the kiss, Healy delivered a speech expressing his concerns about the Malaysian Government`s policy on LGBTQ+ rights. He acknowledged that he had not thoroughly researched the country`s laws before booking the show and voiced his frustration about the government`s perceived interference in personal matters. Healy stated, "I don`t see the point ... of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with (sic.)"
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