US pop diva Gwen Stefani has agreed to wear traditional costumes in her Malaysian concert next week after conservative Muslim youths protested her skin-baring act, sponsors of the show said today.

The 10,000-strong National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students has vehemently protested the Aug 21 show, which is part of Stefani's 'Sweet Escape' tour, because of her "indecent dressing and obscenity."

Threats of further protests were averted, however, after the platinum blonde star agreed to cover up, said Maxis Communications, the parent company for the show's main sponsor Hotlink.

"The objections were to her raunchy performances and outfits," said Lai Shu Wei, a senior marketing manager with Maxis.

"But Stefani's show here will be very special as she will wear Malaysian themed costumes and at the same time show all fans that she can perform a great show without the sexy outfits which she is famous for."

Proper dress code

Stefani, whose music videos often show her in seductive outfits, had been briefed in advance on the proper dress code, Lai said.

"All foreign artists need to understand our culture... as for Malaysians, we also need to have an open mind on such matters," he said.

He said Stefani as well as promoters of the show "will abide by the rules and guidelines."

Student union president Mohamed Hilmi Ramli said he was satisfied with the promise, but said he would send representatives to the show to "ensure she does not go out of line."

The student groups in the past have objected to concerts by other foreign performers including the Scorpions, Michael Jackson and Linkin Park.

Malaysian authorities last year fined a music promoter 10,000 ringgit (2,726 dollars) for organising a concert by US girl group Pussycat Dolls that was considered too raunchy.