Selena Gomez too ‘sexy’ for M’sia, says PAS Youth
n condemning the upcoming concert, PAS Islamic Propagation Bureau Chairman Hafez Sabri claimed that the American artiste was synonymous with having a “sexy image” and her appearance would tarnish the sanctity of Syawal, which follows the fasting month of Ramadan.
“The government, and the relevant authorities, should be stricter and more careful in giving the green light for such concerts,” Hafez said in a statement today.
He also urged the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) to come out with an official stand on the matter and to push for Gomez to be barred from entering the country.
Hafez called for the government to enforce the entertainment guidelines issued by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and certified by the National Fatwa Committee.
“It is our priority and responsibility to ensure that there are no elements that can damage Malaysia’s younger generation.”
This is not the first time PAS has slammed planned concerts by international artistes.
Over the years, the Islamist party has called for the banning of performances by Canadian rocker Avril Lavigne, American R&B artiste Beyonce and British superstar Elton John.
Only Beyonce cancelled her performance, reportedly due to conditions on the type of costume she was allowed to wear on stage.
Selena Gomez was a star on the Disney children’s programme “The Wizards of Waverly Place” before moving on to a singing career.
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They want to ban Selena from performing in Malaysia