The 1975 blacklisted, banned from performing in Malaysia, says Puspal


KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Digital Ministry, through the central committee for the application for filming and performance by foreign artistes (Puspal) has blacklisted British band The 1975 from performing in Malaysia.

In a statement Saturday (July 22), Puspal announced that the decision was due to the behaviour of the group, which challenged, belittled and disparaged local laws and violated the morals of Malaysians during their performance at the Good Vibes Festival in Sepang, Friday (July 21).

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