The 1975 frontman, Matty Healy, has finally addressed the aftermath of his headline-making on-stage kiss with bandmate Ross MacDonald during their performance at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur, thanking activist Peter Tatchell for coming to his defense.
The passionate kiss, which lasted approximately 20 seconds, took a bold stand against Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws, resulting in a ban for the English musician from the Southeast Asian nation.
During the Friday night performance, Matty used the platform to speak out against Malaysia's criminalization of LGBTQ+ individuals and same-sex sexual activity, as well as the discrimination faced by transgender individuals.
Malaysia's current laws carry severe penalties, with homosexuality punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Matty, visibly impassioned, admitted to a mistake in not thoroughly researching the country's laws before booking the show.
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