Authorities in Malaysia have fined organisers of a recent Pussycat Dolls concert for flouting the country's decency laws. According to local press, promoters Absolute Entertainment have been fined 10,000 Ringgits (£1436) for allowing the US girl band to perform "sexually suggestive" routines at a concert held in Kuala Lumpur on 26 Jul.
According to the Malay Mail, the fine was imposed after complaints from Malaysia's culture minister Rais Yatim, who is quoted as saying: "I believe the way the Pussycat Dolls behaved on stage amounted to gross indecency".
It's not the first time Western acts have been affected by local decency laws when performing in Malaysia. In 2003 Linkin Park were banned from wearing shorts during a live show, while in 2004 Mariah Carey was asked to comply to dress regulations imposed by local authorities.