The fundamentalist Pan Malaysian Islamic Party plan to protest Adam Lambert’s forthcoming tour.
Popeater reports that the group plans to protest his forthcoming Glam Nation date in Bukit Jalil, claiming Lambert promotes the “gay lifestyle”.
Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia, and the government puts controls on concerts.
Lambert has reportedly signed a contract with the government to abide by these restrictions, which include staying 25-feet away from the audience and covering exposed skin.
A youth leader for the PAS group said, “Adam Lambert’s shows… are outrageous, with lewd dancing and a gay performance that includes kissing male dancers, this is not good for people in our country.”
Lambert has responded at length in a series of tweets.
“While I don’t believe that my glamnation tour is in any way offensive I have agreed to make a few minor adjustments out of respect for the Malaysian government. Looking forward to a fun show.”
“Does my show ‘promote the gay lifestyle’? It promotes living ANY lifestyle that includes the freedom to seek love and intimacy. Gay, straight, bi, young or old. It’s all inclusive.”
“Plus, what’s THE gay lifestyle? There isnt just one. There are so many different kinds of gay people. We have a variety of different lifestyles. There’s not only one lifestyle lived by straight folks. Generalizing….”
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