KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — A Philippines lawmaker has urged the country’s Foreign Affairs Department to formally protest the grant given by the Singaporean government in exchange for pop star Taylor Swift agreeing not to perform elsewhere in South-east Asia.

In criticising Singapore, Joey Salceda said the city-state’s move is detrimental to its diplomatic relations with Manila.

“(This) isn’t what good neighbours do,” reported The Straits Times, quoting Salceda in a media statement.