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‘Vogue Singapore’ warned over featuring non-traditional families

‘Vogue Singapore’ warned over featuring non-traditional families

The Singaporean edition of fashion magazine Vogue has been given a warning by the country’s government for featuring too many stories about “non-traditional families”. All media in the island nation is strictly controlled by the government, and a permit is needed to publish any form of newspaper of magazine. The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) on […]

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Singaporean content creator Titus Low sentenced to prison

Singaporean content creator Titus Low sentenced to prison

Singaporean content creator Titus Low has been given a prison sentence for uploading adult material to his OnlyFans account. Appearing in court under his full name, Titus Low Kaide was sentenced on Wednesday to three weeks in prison as well as being served a fine of SD$3,000. The landmark case has seen Singaporean authorities take […]

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Singaporean media warned to remain neutral on gay rights debate

Singaporean media warned to remain neutral on gay rights debate

Singaporean media companies have been warned to remain neutral when it comes to discussing LGBTIQA+ rights. Jospehine Teo, the country’s Minister for Communication and Information (MCI) has said that the recent announcement that homosexuality will be decriminalised should not lead to and change in how homosexuality in treated in the media. The Minister hit out […]

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Singapore Religious groups: Protect marriage before decriminalisation

Singapore Religious groups: Protect marriage before decriminalisation

Religious and family groups in Singapore are calling on the government to prioritise locking same-sex couples out of marriage ahead of plans to decriminalise homosexuality. On Sunday Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the government would remove section 377A of the criminal code, which currently makes homosexual sexual activity illegal. The move was welcomed by […]

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Singapore announces it will end colonial era gay sex ban

Singapore announces it will end colonial era gay sex ban

Singapore will end its ban of gay sex following years of debate of gay rights in the conservative nation. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the decision on national television on Sunday. Previously the government had indicated it would no longer prosecute people under the laws which could be traced back the country’s time as a […]

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Singaporeans alarmed by ‘conversion therapy’ promotion

Singaporeans alarmed by ‘conversion therapy’ promotion

Singaporeans have shared their concern about a new business which appeared to promote conversion practices. Images of a business named Neil Conversion Clinic spread online with the sign outside the business listing conversion therapy practices for SD$300.00 per hour, or a discounted rate of SD$555.00 for a double session. @liveleaveleefu gotta be kidding me…♬ abcdefu […]

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New artistic project extends ‘Words of Change’ beyond Pride in Singapore

New artistic project extends ‘Words of Change’ beyond Pride in Singapore

Pink Dot SG and Virtue APAC have partnered to launch an artistic collaboration project to turn messages of support into art pieces and drive conversations around LGBTQIA+ issues well beyond Pride month. Singapore’s annual gathering in support of LGBTQIA+ law reform drew thousands of people to Hong Lim Park earlier this month. Supporters of the […]

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Poll find support for Singapore’s anti-gay laws is falling

Poll find support for Singapore’s anti-gay laws is falling

A poll conducted in Singapore has shown that support for the country’s colonial era laws that outlaw homosexuality has dropped in recent years. Less than half of those surveyed said they supported the criminalisation of homosexuality, revealing a shift in attitudes in the conservative country. The poll conducted by Ipsos asked 500 Singaporeans for their […]

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Singapore’s Pink Dot calls on politicians to move “onwards” with law reform

Singapore’s Pink Dot calls on politicians to move “onwards” with law reform

Majulah, in Malay it means ‘onwards’ and it’s the message attendees at Singapore’s Pink Dot event sent to politicians and their fellow citizens.  Singing the country’s national anthem Majulah Singapura, thousands called for action on Singapore’s antiquated colonial laws against homosexuality. Singapore’s annual gathering in support of LGBTIQA+ law reform drew thousands of people to Hong Lim Park […]

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LGBTIQA+ people in Singapore pin hopes on government taking action

LGBTIQA+ people in Singapore pin hopes on government taking action

Hopes of Singapore removing its colonial era laws against homosexuality suffered a set back recently when the country’s court of appealed ruled against a case arguing that the laws were discriminatory, but the local community has welcomed recent comments from a senior government minister that indicate change might be coming, albeit slowly. The Court of […]

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