2007
Beyoncé Knowles’ Kuala Lumpur concert scheduled to take place November 1 has been cancelled following protests by local Muslim groups. (source)
2008
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia on Tuesday canceled a concert by Canadian rock singer Avril Lavigne, saying it may taint the Muslim-majority country’s independence day celebrations after the Islamic opposition slammed her show as being “too sexy.”
The Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministry said it had decided not to permit Lavigne’s show because it was unsuitable to Malaysian culture and could not be held on Aug. 29, two days ahead of independence day. (found here)
2009
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The good girl gone bad has promised to be good for one night.
Barbadian R&B sensation Rihanna will shun skimpy outfits when she performs in Malaysia next month, the concert’s organisers said yesterday, becoming the latest international star affected by the Muslim-majority country’s strict rules on performers’ dress.
Recent concerts by Gwen Stefani and Avril Lavigne faced protests by conservative Muslim Malaysians over immodest clothes. (source)
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