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'I woke up gay': M'sian LGBT band uses music to fight bias

'I woke up gay': M'sian LGBT band uses music to fight bias

FEATURE | Punk band Shh...Diam! is a rarity where gay and transgender issues are often seen as taboo.

Malaysia's crackdown on illegal migrants endangers trafficking victims

Malaysia's crackdown on illegal migrants endangers trafficking victims

End of amnesty scheme will see a nationwide crackdown that could target human trafficking victims instead.

A brutal assault and rising fear in Malaysia's LGBT community

A brutal assault and rising fear in Malaysia's LGBT community

Several recent incidents have stoked concerns that the climate for the country's LGBT community is deteriorating further.

Two T'ganu women to be caned for attempting sexual relations

Two T'ganu women to be caned for attempting sexual relations

The women, aged 32 and 22, will be caned within the premises of a court in the state, says prosecutor. 

Gov't told to stop 'policing' women's clothing

Gov't told to stop 'policing' women's clothing

Dress code plan slammed by women’s rights groups as ‘dehumanising’.

'Women sidelined in new Harapan gov't, despite campaign promises'

'Women sidelined in new Harapan gov't, despite campaign promises'

Activists are angered over the low number of women so far appointed to national and state governments.

Refugee women in Malaysia unprotected against violence

Refugee women in Malaysia unprotected against violence

Gender-based violence against refugee women in Malaysia is all too common. 

At least 6,700 Rohingya killed in 'horrific' Myanmar violence, says MSF

At least 6,700 Rohingya killed in 'horrific' Myanmar violence, says MSF

The first major survey on the scale of mortality is 'clearest indication yet of the widespread violence' that began on Aug 25.

From Malaysian backrooms, Rohingya send what little they can to fleeing relatives

From Malaysian backrooms, Rohingya send what little they can to fleeing relatives

Despite their meagre salaries here, most Rohingya send home as much money as they can.

McDonald’s drops supplier in M’sia over worker exploitation claims

McDonald’s drops supplier in M’sia over worker exploitation claims

This follows claims it was underpaying its migrant workers and housing them in appalling conditions.

Rohingya footballers tackle prejudice in Malaysia

Rohingya footballers tackle prejudice in Malaysia

On a pitch in Kuala Lumpur, young refugees face a challenge like no other.

Denied work, Rohingya trapped in limbo in Malaysia

Denied work, Rohingya trapped in limbo in Malaysia

However, there may be a glimmer of hope for them.

Man on rape charge escapes jail after marrying victim, 14

Man on rape charge escapes jail after marrying victim, 14

Ahmad Syukri Yusuf, 22, was charged with statutory rape of the girl late last year.

Keep coming out, urges gay pastor

Keep coming out, urges gay pastor

ou yang wen feng ouyang wen feng He calls on homosexuals to 'keep coming out' to help battle homophobia, as he gets set to tie the knot with his American partner.
Newspapers face challenge from online media

Newspapers face challenge from online media

The number of Internet newspapers has mushroomed from one to eight over the past two years, with new titles appearing in Chinese, Malay and English.
Possibly a quick conviction and back to jail

Possibly a quick conviction and back to jail

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 'The worst-case scenario is to deny me bail and have a quick conviction,' Anwar paints a grim picture ahead of his sodomy trial due to start in two weeks.
KT by-election: Candidates set to be unveiled

KT by-election: Candidates set to be unveiled

kuala terengganu parliament seat by election Will the Jan 17 Kuala Terengganu by-election pit BN’s Wan Ahmad Farid against PAS’ Syed Azman Syed Ahmad Nawawi? All will be revealed this weekend.
PM happy Bills approved without constitutional amendments

PM happy Bills approved without constitutional amendments

The premier argued that the passage of his two ‘reform' Bills without having to amend the federal constitution showed that his government was not as weak as claimed by some people.
Parliament passes JAC Bill

Parliament passes JAC Bill

parliament The Judicial Appointments Commission Bill was rubber-stamped by the MPs through voice voting despite various concerns over its constitutionality and independence.
BN MPs: JAC 'against spirit of constitution'

BN MPs: JAC 'against spirit of constitution'

MPs from Sabah are saying that the Judicial Appointments Commission has 'betrayed' the spirit of the federal constitution.
MACC Bill passed

MACC Bill passed

In dismissing the concerns of critics, the government is arguing that prosecutory powers in the new anti-corruption commission are not solely in the hands of the AG.
No petition by BN parliamentarians over 'reform' Bills

No petition by BN parliamentarians over 'reform' Bills

parliament snippets Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia denies claims that a group of BN MPs submitted a letter to him to protest over how two 'reform' Bills are being rushed through.
MACC: Good enough for BN; Pakatan wants improvement

MACC: Good enough for BN; Pakatan wants improvement

roundup While the opposition MPs were asking for more powers for the commission and pointing out several areas that needed to be refined, the backbenchers argued that the current proposal was good enough.
Anwar gives MACC conditional backing

Anwar gives MACC conditional backing

updated 4.45pm The Pakatan Rakyat leader has given conditional support to the proposed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Bill, expressing reservations to several provisions.