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Malaysia's Islamic party protests against Elton John concert

After failing to get his performance banned, the PAS takes to the streets, saying gay stars might 'drag Muslims into vice'Malaysia's Islamic party is taking to the streets to protest against an Elton John concert on the grounds that performances by gay stars may "drag [Muslims] into vice" and promote "immoral" and "hedonistic" values.The protest on Saturday, which coincides with World Aids Day, falls two days after the singer's concert in the capital Kuala Lumpur, which protest organisers failed...

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09:46 on November 30 2012

Malaysia's Islamic party protests against Elton John concert

Guardian Music — After failing to get his performance banned, the PAS takes to the streets, saying gay stars might 'drag Muslims into vice'Malaysia's Islamic party is taking to the street... more info

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22:56 on November 30 2012

Sir Elton John Urges Fans To Donate For World Aids Day

ContactMusic — Sir Elton John is encouraging fans to mark World Aids Day on Saturday (01Dec12) by donating money to help remove the stigma associated with people... more info

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