Lady Gaga's new single, 'Born This Way', has been banned from total airplay in Malaysia.
Radio stations have agreed to not play the track in full due it's pro-gay lyrics.
An indecipherable noise has instead been placed over the lyrics which were said to be "offensive" to the religious beliefs of Malaysia.
One of the lyrics to have been omitted is: "No matter gay, straight or bi, lesbian, transgendered life, I'm on the right track baby."
Amp Radio spoke to the Associated Press about the censorship.
"The particular lyrics in 'Born This Way' may be considered as offensive when viewed against Malaysia's social and religious observances."
"The issue of being gay, lesbian or [bisexual] is still considered as a 'taboo' by general Malaysians."
Pan Khee Teik, a gay rights activist from Malaysia, has criticised the move, stating the radio stations should act as "a platform for marginalised voices and create understanding - not perpetuate ignorance and hate".
Teik added: "Lady Gaga was attempting to address this very thing in her song. How dare they play that song and cut out its shining heart?"
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KUALA LUMPUR: Lady Gaga has urged young Malaysians to protest the censorship of lyrics in her hit song that encourage acceptance of gays.
The Associated Press reported last week that radio stations in Muslim-majority Malaysia were playing edited versions of "Born This Way" that use garble to replace the lyrics: "No matter gay, straight or bi, lesbian, transgendered life, I'm on the right track, baby."
Lady Gaga criticised the censorship during a visit to Google company headquarters in Mountain View, California on Tuesday.
"What I would say is for all the young people in Malaysia that want those words to be played on the radio, it is your job and it is your duty as young people to have your voices heard," the pop star said in an interview that was posted on YouTube.
"You must do everything that you can if you want to be liberated by your society. You must call, you must not stop, you must protest peaceably," she added.
Broadcasters have said they are being cautious with Lady Gaga's song because Malaysia's government forbids offensive content.
They risk fines of up to RM50,000 ringgit and other penalties for breaking the rules. - AP
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