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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Malaysia face severe challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Sodomy is a crime in the country, with laws enforced arbitrarily. Extrajudicial murders of LGBT people have also occurred in the country.
Dec 3, 2023 · LGBT rights in Malaysia face considerable challenges, as both the local population and tourists can be affected by the country’s strict laws and social prejudices. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals residing in Malaysia often experience issues not encountered by non-LGBT residents.
LGBT Rights in Malaysia: homosexuality, gay marriage, gay adoption, serving in the military, sexual orientation discrimination protection, changing legal gender, donating blood, age of consent, and more.
Aug 10, 2022 · (Kuala Lumpur) – Persistent Malaysian government-sponsored discrimination threatens the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Malaysia, Human Rights Watch and...
Feb 25, 2021 · The ruling is a victory for LGBT rights in Malaysia, but federal laws and policies still discriminate against them. Learn how human rights lawyers and activists are fighting against anti-LGBT discrimination and persecution in the country.
Jan 25, 2021 · The Malaysian government proposes to increase criminal penalties against LGBT people under Sharia laws, which already discriminate and punish them. Human Rights Watch urges the government to repeal such laws and protect LGBT rights in Malaysia.
Survey findings: Impact of Covid-19 & anti-LGBT narratives on LGBTQ+ persons in Malaysia out now. read on 2 Min read. Queer Lapis is an online resource hub run by and for the Malaysian LGBTIQ+ community. Together, we unpeel the layers of our hearts in order to reveal the rainbow in Malaysia.
