As US pop superstar Adam Lambert fired up thousands of screaming fans at the Bukit Jalil stadium last night, a short but impassioned protest took place outside which saw religious conservatives tearing up his posters.

Led by PAS, some 200 party members and student activists shouted slogans denouncing the American Idol 2009 runner-up, who is openly gay.

141010 pas student protest gay adam lambert concert 4 banner PAS Youth chief Nasrudin Hassan led the group with chants of “God is great”, “We oppose gay artists” and “We oppose Adam Lambert”.

Prior to the stomping of Lambert posters, Nasrudin told the crowd who gathered some 300m from the stadium that the concert was against Asian values and religious teachings.

“It is obscene, uncivilised and unsuitable,” said Nasrudin in a brief speech through a loudhailer.

141010 pas student protest gay adam lambert concert 2 fru Some 30 police personnel in riot gear were at the scene. The protesters were stopped from unfurling their banners but they were allowed to proceed with the gathering. There were no untoward incidents.

Although PAS members left the scene shortly after, five student activists led by Muslim Students Coalition (Gamis) vice-president Abdul Razak Osman entered the stadium for a quick survey.

Lambert’s clothing ‘okay’

About an hour later, Abdul Razak told reporters that as far as Lambert’s stage costume was concerned, it was “okay”.

141010 pas student protest gay adam lambert concert 2 fru However, he lamented that Lambert’s back-up dancers were “rather sexy” and not properly attired.

After the gig, Lambert said on Twitter that he had to make some “compromises” to enable the show to proceed.

“My priority is giving you a great show, and I don't mind making a slight compromise to do so. You all are more than worth it! Bust out the glitter!” he wrote.

NONE In the wake of the protest, Lambert had promised to keep his shirt on and do away with his trademark male-on-male kissing routine at last night’s concert.

Lambert joins the list of many international superstars who were told to either dress conservatively or call off their concerts.

Among them were Fergie and Gwen Stefani who were compelled to forgo their skimpy stage clothing, while R&B diva Beyonce cancelled her gig upon learning of the restrictions.

Lambert’s performance in Kuala Lumpur was part of his global Glam Nation Tour.