Gwen Too Obscene For Malaysia

Take 40, August 2007

Malaysian authorities may cancel Gwen Stefani's scheduled shows due to complaints from religious groups.

The National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students argue that Stefani dresses indecently, which is not in alignment with Islamic values.

"Her video clips promoting the event are too obscene," said Mohamad Hilmi Ramil, president of the group. "We want the organisers to cancel the concert, failing which we will ask the authorities to intervene."

He also criticised Maxis Communications, a Malay mobile phone company, for sponsoring the concert, saying they only do it "to make a profit and to expose our young generation to things such as moral decay."