Malaysia bans foreign male performers from cross-dressing on stage

Performing artists who are male and foreign are no longer allowed to “cross-dress” or dress up like women while performing in Malaysia, according to updated guidelines on live shows and concerts.

The Central Agency for Application for Filming and Performing by Foreign Artistes (PUSPAL), under Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital, recently published some stricter rules regarding live performances by foreign artists, reports The Star.

Male foreign artists who intend to perform in Malaysia are prohibited from “dressing up and wearing clothes that cause them to resemble women.” Male artists are also banned from wearing “only underwear” on stage.

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that Malaysia welcomes all types of artists, but they must follow Malaysia’s dress code and code of conduct on stage.

Meanwhile, female…