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Malaysian minister criticises 'obscene, half naked' tattoo show in Kuala Lumpur | Malaysian minister criticises 'obscene, half naked' tattoo show in Kuala Lumpur |
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A Malaysian minister has called a tattoo exhibition "obscene" and ordered an investigation after pictures of half-naked men and women went viral. | A Malaysian minister has called a tattoo exhibition "obscene" and ordered an investigation after pictures of half-naked men and women went viral. |
The minister for tourism, arts and culture said that while a permit was issued, there was no green light for any form of nudity at the event. | The minister for tourism, arts and culture said that while a permit was issued, there was no green light for any form of nudity at the event. |
Mohammadin Ketapi said the show "was not Malaysian culture...the majority of Malaysians are Muslim". | |
Recently, there has been more debate about Islamic conservatism in Malaysia. | |
The Tattoo Malaysia Expo drew participants from some 35 countries and was held over the weekend in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. | |
The show has taken place since 2015, but only this year drew criticism from the government, which announced "firm action" against the organisers. | The show has taken place since 2015, but only this year drew criticism from the government, which announced "firm action" against the organisers. |
"It is impossible for the ministry to approve of any programme that contains obscenity such as this," Mr Ketapi said in a statement. | |
Pictures showed heavily-tattooed participants in semi-nude poses. Malaysian media blurred some of the images. | Pictures showed heavily-tattooed participants in semi-nude poses. Malaysian media blurred some of the images. |
Mr Ketapi said: "We will wait for the full investigation report and will not hesitate to take legal action if they are found to have been in violation of set conditions." | |
Around 60% of Malaysia's 32 million people are Muslim, and critics say the country has been moving towards more religious conservatism. | Around 60% of Malaysia's 32 million people are Muslim, and critics say the country has been moving towards more religious conservatism. |
A religious court this year sentenced five men to jail, caning and fines for attempting gay sex. | A religious court this year sentenced five men to jail, caning and fines for attempting gay sex. |
In 2018, two women were caned for lesbian sex in the conservative state of Terengganu. | In 2018, two women were caned for lesbian sex in the conservative state of Terengganu. |
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