Netizens express dismay at The 1975


PETALING JAYA: Many Malaysians expressed dismay over British pop rock band The 1975’s controversial actions on stage during the Good Vibes Festival.

Twitter user Dini Azri said frontman Matty Healy’s conduct in criticising the country’s laws before locking lips with the band’s male guitarist could spell doom for the holding of more international concerts in Malaysia.

“Wow, thanks a lot, The 1975. You have officially made it very difficult for Malaysia to have any more international concerts,” stated the tweet.

Several questioned the need for Healy to prove his point by kissing his bassist, Ross MacDonald.

“You can make a subtle statement but [Healy] wants to do it [by] lip-locking [with his bassist],” said user @risenshinedunia.

User @bunnyeunkook2 said The 1975 should not have been disrespectful towards Malaysian customs and laws.

“It doesn’t matter if you are gay or lesbian. But if you are performing in Malaysia, please be mindful of our customs.”

User @shishiobae tweeted: “The band was not invited by the government. Blame the organiser for not researching the band, which has been banned in several countries.”And @Rinitasen14 expressed regretted the band politicising issues: “Guys, we literally paid money to watch an international act perform. Why ruin it with politics and all that? So much for good vibes!”

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