Wearing a rainbow watch from Swatch ’s Pride collection in Malaysia now carries a possible jail sentence of three years, under the country’s ban on LGBTQ -related products.
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The 1975 banned from Malaysia after lead singer criticizes anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The British pop rock band, The 1975, faced a ban in Malaysia following lead singer Matty Healy’s controversial onstage comments during the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur. Healy’s remarks, which included “I’m sure a lot of you are gay and progressive and cool,” received mixed reactions from the audience, sparking discomfort and unease among […]
Paralympics Controversy Over Malaysian Shot Putter
The disqualification of a Malaysian shot putter, who appeared to have won a gold medal in the Paralympics, is causing some controversy. On Tuesday, Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli claimed victory in a shot put competition in the F20 class, but was stripped from his gold medal for showing up three minutes late.
