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The Weeknd's Giant Golden Robot Sparks Malaysian Religious Probe
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Malaysia's Islamic development department is investigating The Weeknd's two Kuala Lumpur concerts after complaints that the staging resembled ritual worship. Critics pointed to a giant golden female robot sculpture and dancers wearing red hooded robes at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. The religious affairs minister said officials were checking whether performance conditions were breached and promised firm action if any of the rules had been broken.
Reported by Malay Mail · How we write briefs