Matty Healy of 'The 1975' angers section of LGBT community in Malaysia. Here's why

British pop singer and frontman of "The 1975" Matty Healy's recent protest during a concert in Malaysia has sparked significant responses from LGBT activists and allies in the nation. Critics have labeled the act as "performative activism", expressing concerns that it could exacerbate the difficulties faced by the LGBT community in Malaysia. Homosexuality remains criminalized in the country, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison.

During the music festival in Kuala Lumpur last Friday, the lead singer of the indie-rock band "The 1975", Matty Healy, took the stage and launched into a profanity-laden tirade against Malaysia's anti-LGBT laws. In an act of protest, he also kissed his male bandmate.

Throughout the performance, Healy appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and reportedly vandalized a drone owned by the concert organizers. Attendees even claimed that he spat on some fans.


His defiant behavior continued as he swaggered across the stage and insulted the Malaysian government. The band's set was eventually shut down shortly after the incident.

However well-intentioned, locals argue that his actions have disrupted an already delicate political environment for LGBT Malaysians, leading to further harm and damage.

"The 1975" cancelled a concert in Indonesia Sunday, after Malaysia axed a festival over a same-sex kiss and tirade against the country's anti-LGBTQ laws by their frontman. Indonesia's LGBTQ laws are less strict than those in neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, where homosexuality is a crime. But several events have been cancelled in recent years.

FAQs

Q1. What is the age of Matty Healy?
A1. Matty Healy is 34-year-old. He was born on April 8, 1989.

Q2. What is the name of Matty Healy's band?
A2. The name of Matty Healy's band is "The 1975".