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title: "‘Coldplay Supports Palestine’ – PM Anwar Explains Why Coldplay Concert Is Not Banned In M’sia"
url: https://weirdkaya.com/coldplay-supports-palestine-pm-anwar-explains-why-coldplay-concert-is-not-banned-in-msia/
date: 2023-11-21
modified: 2023-11-21
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description: "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the British rock band Coldplay's pro-Palestine stance, amidst discussions on their upcoming concert in Malaysia. Coldplay concert. Photo provided to WeirdKaya. Addressing the government's position..."
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# ‘Coldplay Supports Palestine’ – PM Anwar Explains Why Coldplay Concert Is Not Banned In M’sia

**Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the British rock band Coldplay's pro-Palestine stance, amidst discussions on their upcoming concert in Malaysia. **

![Coldplay_KL_IG-1x1-V9-1](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/coldplay-kl-ig-1x1-v9-1.png)Coldplay concert. Photo provided to WeirdKaya.

Addressing the government's position on the event, Anwar said in the [parliamentary session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvw59b789iM) today that previous administrations had allowed Coldplay's concerts to proceed without any issues.

## Will consult Federal Teriritories Mufti

Anwar** **also shared his plans to consult with Federal Territories Mufti Datuk Dr. Luqman Abdullah regarding the band's scheduled performance.

![Anwar On Coldplay Concert](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/anwar-on-coldplay-concert.png)Screengrab via [Parlimen Malaysia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvw59b789iM)

This move comes in response to inputs from lobbyists linked to the Palestinian movement, who have questioned the rationale behind prohibiting pro-Palestinian groups from performing.

> **"I plan to discuss with the mufti due to the involvement of lobbyists from the Palestinian movement. **
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> **These lobbyists have expressed their support and provided opinions to the Foreign Ministry and my office, inquiring about the reasons behind the restrictions on groups that support the Palestinian cause from continuing their show."**

"However, there are some other issues that we do not agree on, I will discuss about it," he said today. 

## What happened?

This statement was in response to a query from **Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal **(PN-Machang), following a recent announcement by the Federal Territories Mufti.

The Mufti had discouraged attendance at the **Coldplay: Music of Spheres Concert**, citing the band's support for the LGBT movement.

Additionally, the Muslim Scholars Association of Malaysia (PUM) has also called for the concert's cancellation.

Read here: [Perak Mufti Calls For Coldplay Concert To Be Cancelled Out Of Respect For Gaza Victims](https://weirdkaya.com/perak-mufti-calls-for-coldplay-concert-to-be-cancelled/)

While Coldplay's support for Palestine has been acknowledged by the Prime Minister, the band's stance on LGBT issues has sparked controversy, reflecting the varied societal and religious perspectives within Malaysia.

### Read More:

- [I Endured The Chilly Rain & Massive Crowd To Attend Coldplay’s Concert At Bukit Jalil. Here’s What Went Down](https://weirdkaya.com/i-endured-the-chilly-rain-massive-crowd-to-attend-coldplays-concert-at-bukit-jalil-heres-what-went-down/)
- [Minister Fahmi: ‘Kill Switch’ Will Be Applied To The Coldplay Concert Tonight](https://weirdkaya.com/minister-fahmi-kill-switch-will-be-applied-to-the-coldplay-concert-tonight/)
- [Coldplay Concertgoers Seen Queuing At Bukit Jalil Stadium As Early As 12am, Litter Scattered Everywhere](https://weirdkaya.com/coldplay-concertgoers-seen-queuing-at-bukit-jalil-stadium-as-early-as-12am-litters-scattered-everywhere/)
- [Should We Be Surprised That No International Artist Wants To Perform In Malaysia?](https://weirdkaya.com/should-we-be-surprised-that-no-international-artist-wants-to-perform-in-malaysia/)
- [Petition Asking Coldplay To Add Second Date To Its M’sian Concert Receives Over 10,000 Signatures Within 48 Hours](https://weirdkaya.com/second-show-coldplay-malaysia-petition/)
- [M’sian Claims Coldplay Promotes LGBTQ+ Agenda, Urges Govt To Cancel Concert](https://weirdkaya.com/coldplay-concert-lgbtq/)

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