The Malaysian government has changed the categories of a controversial video competition being run by its health department. LGBT rights activists were astounded when the country’s health department launched a competition offering cash prizes for people to make videos that discourage being gay or transgender. Activists argued that the competition would encourage discrimination and stigma […]
A Malaysian non-government organisation has thrown their support behind the country’s health department’s controversial video competition. LGBT rights activists were astounded when the country’s health department launched a competition offering cash prizes for people to make videos that discourage being gay or transgender. Activist argue that the competition will encourage discrimination and stigma against LGBT […]
The Malaysian government is offering cash prizes for people to create videos that explain how to prevent being homosexual or transgender. A competition on the Malaysia Health Department’s website offers people aged between 13 and 24 the chance to win $1000 – $4000 ringgit (AUD $235 – $940). The overall theme of the video contest […]
Malaysia’s religious police have been filmed having a heated argument with transgender activists after they raided a beauty pageant allegedly without a warrant. The Malay Mail Online has reported on the raid that occurred at the upscale Renaissance Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Around 200 transgender people were attending the function when the religious police intervened. […]
Prime Minister Najib Razak has declared there is ‘no need’ to host a gay Pride parade in Malaysia, amidst international moves towards ending LGBTIQ discrimination. The PM has said the festival may disrupt the ‘moderate’ nature of Malaysia’s Islamic beliefs, suggesting a Pride celebration would be incompatible. “Islam does not promote violence and teaches us […]
