Malaysia bars Muslims from Black Eyed Peas concert

Thursday 27th August, 03:48 PM JST

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Altria at 04:08 PM JST - 27th August

Malaysia’s government has barred Muslims from a concert by U.S. hip-hop stars the Black Eyed Peas next month because the event is organized by Irish beer giant Guinness

I was about to say this is the first sensible thing the Muslims had banned, until I realized it was about beer rather than their abysmal, shithouse music.

Several pints is the only thing that would make a BEP concert bearable.

"What you gonna do with all that azz, all that azz inside that burka?"
rajakumar at 05:01 PM JST - 27th August

BEP keep dancing and singing in Musical Tropical paradise Malaysia.

Just ignore some setbacks, bring on musical entertainment creativity which has nothing to do Guiness.
stirfry at 05:33 PM JST - 27th August

bring on musical entertainment creativity

creativity would be a first, for that band...they easily have the most inane lyrics i've ever heard
skipthesong at 07:56 PM JST - 27th August

Man, to think I was upset when the Roman Catholic church was asking people not to watch the Da Vinci code or Harry Potter.

BTW, how are they going to know who is a Muslim and who is not?
donkusai at 10:12 PM JST - 27th August

BTW, how are they going to know who is a Muslim and who is not?

Don't they have it mark on their ID card/driver's license, or have I got this mixed up with something else?
Sarge at 10:14 PM JST - 27th August

"Muslims in Malaysia are governed by Shariah or Islamic law"

I wouldn't be a Muslim in Malaysia or anywhere else.
Patrick Smash at 10:24 PM JST - 27th August

Sarge, you would be if you'd been born one. Apostacy is illegal.
Sarge at 10:25 PM JST - 27th August

No, I wouldn't.
Triumvere at 11:08 PM JST - 27th August

Normally I'd say something about individual liberties and whatnot, but... meh. Can't help but feel that the Muslims aren't missing out on much.
harmoneeikaiwa at 11:18 PM JST - 27th August

Depends on your taste of music.
pawatan at 12:04 AM JST - 28th August

BEP keep dancing and singing in Musical Tropical paradise Malaysia.

Only a paradise if your idea of paradise involves dual legal systems, violent suppression of dissent, trumped-up charges against political opposition, refusal to allow citizens freedom of/from religion even thought the constitution explicitly allows it. I could go on.

Why is Guiness holding this in Malaysia? They should have held it anywhere in the region but Malaysia. Even Indonesia isn't as retrogressive. Singapore or Bangkok would have been perfect.
usaexpat at 12:28 AM JST - 28th August

"Non muslims cannot attend, non-muslims can go and have fun" Yep, pretty much sums up Islam, glad I'm a non-believer.
bushlover at 01:44 AM JST - 28th August

As much as I don't care for their music I think they should pull this appearance from their schedule saying they don't support a double standard of who can view their concert.
Helter_Skelter at 12:19 PM JST - 29th August

The Black Eyed Peas will perform...as part of worldwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Guinness’ flagship brewery in Dublin.

Who in their right mind would book this event in an Islamic country? Dumb.
Mayuki at 01:48 PM JST - 29th August

BTW, how are they going to know who is a Muslim and who is not?

Shocking how many people think Malaysia is a free country.

All Malaysians carry ID cards which state their religion. Muslims who wish to change religion are required to seek the permission of the Shariah courts, which, surprise, surprise, are not in favour of apostasy.

Ever heard of Lina Joy?