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Malaysia is known for its strict laws regarding morality and sexuality, including conservative anti-gay legislation and decency laws that criminalize public homosexual acts and obscene behavior. Despite international acts performing there, these laws remain a significant legal barrier for performers and visitors alike. Healy admitted he was unaware of these laws prior to the festival and blamed his own oversight for the incident.

His on-stage antics, combined with his comments criticizing Malaysia's legislations, were seen as a blatant defiance of local cultural norms. In a statement, the band expressed regret over the cancellations, emphasizing their eagerness to perform but citing "current circumstances" as the reason behind their decision to pull out of the scheduled shows.