Coldplay's Malaysia Concert Proceeds Amid Controversy

Government implements 'kill switch' measure in response to opposition from Muslim conservatives.

Coldplay's concert in Malaysia faced opposition from Muslim conservatives due to the band's support for the LGBTQ+ community and in solidarity with Palestinians killed in the Israel-Hamas war.
Despite the opposition, Communication and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that the concert, which is expected to draw around 75,000 people, will proceed as planned with increased security measures.
The government has implemented a 'kill switch' measure that allows organizers to stop the concert if the band misbehaves, a response to a previous controversy involving British band The 1975.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim justified the concert, stating that Coldplay supports Palestine, and that the previous administration had approved the concert.
The opposition Islamic party PAS criticized the concert, arguing that while Coldplay supports the Palestinian cause, it also encourages a culture of hedonism.