Malaysian fans say Matt Healy's on-stage same-sex kiss protesting their government's anti-LGBTQIA+ laws isn't helping their cause, and may make things worse (via toofab)
"Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, it is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows," the band said in a statement posted to the We the Fest Instagram page after the incident in Kuala Lampur.
The band has been facing criticism from the very people Healy was purporting to support with his rant and behavior.
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