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Mon, Mar 21 2011
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According to sources Malaysian radio stations worry some lyrics in Lady Gaga’s gay anthem Born This Way are on the wrong track. Broadcasters in this Muslim majority nation have refused to play lines in the hit song that encourage public acceptance of gays, claiming Thursday they are being cautious because the government forbids offensive content.
Malaysians who tune in to popular stations hear edited versions of Born This Way that use indecipherable garble to replace the lyrics no matter gay, straight or bi, lesbian, transgendered life, I’m on the right track.
The radio networks, Malaysia’s top private radio operator, said the precaution was due to government restrictions against songs that might violate, good taste or decency or offensive to public feeling.
The particular lyrics in Born This Way may be considered as offensive when viewed against Malaysia’s social and religious observances, the company stated to sources. The issue of being gay, lesbian, or bisexual is still considered taboo by general Malaysians.
Broadcasters can face fines up to sixteen thousand dollars. And other penalties for breaking the rules. AMP radio Networks runs eight radio channels, including Malaysia’s number one English language station. Which has an estimated one point five million listeners.
Lady Gaga, who is highly outspoken about gay rights, should consider protesting the decision by asking Malaysian stations not to air her songs at all. Gay Malaysians have tried to press for greater acceptance in recent years saying discrimination persists.
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