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Gaza solidarity concerts test Malaysia and Singapore limits

Original: Gaza on stage: concert activism meets Malaysia, Singapore red lines

Concert activism over Gaza is colliding with official red lines in Malaysia and Singapore. Performers and event organisers have used live shows in the region to voice solidarity with Palestinians, but authorities in both countries draw clear boundaries between expression and staging, with rules on what can be said or displayed on stage. The South China Morning Post reports on how artists and promoters are navigating the divide as Gaza-related activism grows across Southeast Asian entertainment venues.

Why now: Gaza-related activism is increasingly moving into public cultural events in Southeast Asia, forcing governments to clarify what performers may say or do on stage.

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