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Muslims banned from attending Black Eyed Peas show

Officials say Muslims cannot attend concert by Black Eyed Peas in Kuala Lumpur because it has been organised by GuinnessThe Malaysian government has barred Muslims from attending a concert by US hip-hop stars the Black Eyed Peas next month because the event is organised by the Irish brewer Guinness, an official said today.The ban comes amid a clampdown on alcohol consumption among Malaysia's Muslim majority.A woman who drank beer in public was sentenced to caning by a court last month, but the a...

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11:15 on August 27 2009

Muslims banned from attending Black Eyed Peas show

Guardian Music — Officials say Muslims cannot attend concert by Black Eyed Peas in Kuala Lumpur because it has been organised by GuinnessThe Malaysian government has barred Muslims from a... more info

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22:48 on August 26 2009

Malaysia bars Muslims from Black Eyed Peas concert

MSN Music — Malaysia bars Muslims from Black Eyed Peas concert organized by Irish beer giant Guinness more info

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15:18 on August 27 2009

Malaysian Muslims banned from Black Eyed Peas show

NME — Guinness sponsorship scuppers Mulsim fans' chance to see band more info

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14:09 on August 27 2009

Muslims Banned From Black Eyed Peas Concert

AllHipHop — The government of Malaysia has banned Muslims from attending a Black Eyed Peas concert in the country, because the event is sponsored by alcohol company Guinness. The... more info

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